Housebuilding group, untypical, has appointed Gary Ennis as chief executive officer, becoming the Group’s first CEO since its launch last year.
Gary will start the role on Monday 8 December and will be based in untypical’s Solihull office.
Gary brings 35 years’ experience in UK housebuilding, including almost three decades at Barratt Developments PLC. During his time at Barratt, he held a number of senior leadership roles, most recently serving as regional managing director for London and the South East.
Gary has a proven track record of operational delivery, strategic clarity and building high-performing teams. As CEO of untypical, he will drive forward the Group’s strategy and advance untypical’s ambition to be the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, delivering exceptional homes for customers and communities.
Commenting on his appointment, Gary Ennis said: “I am delighted to join untypical as chief executive officer. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and growth. I look forward to working closely with the talented team across the Group to build on its success and drive the next phase of development. Together, we will continue to create exceptional places and deliver outstanding results for our customers and stakeholders.”
Guy Hands, owner of untypical and founder of Terra Firma, the European investment firm, said: “Gary is an accomplished leader within the UK housebuilding sector, with deep operational and strategic expertise. He is strongly aligned to our priorities: build quality, operational efficiency, safety, customer-centricity and culture. We are thrilled to welcome him and are confident that untypical will continue to go from strength to strength under his leadership.”
Launched on 1 October 2024, untypical combines two UK housebuilding brands – Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes – and aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market through an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence.
Central to untypical’s mission is its focus on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.
