NIHE chief executive Dr John McPeake is to retire 25 September 2013 Last updated at 06:14 The chief executive of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is to retire. Dr John McPeake has held the top post since 2011. In a statement, the NIHE said he had recently sought the approval of board members to retire later this year and they have agreed. During his 31-year career in the social housing body, Dr McPeake held a number of posts including head of research. The NIHE said the date for his retirement is "likely to be at the end of the financial year."