Homes England has announced the appointment of Amy Rees CB as its new chief executive officer.
Rees has a public service career encompassing strategic and operational leaders across the UK criminal justice system, and brings with her a track record of driving change and delivering results, including currently being chief executive of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).
In her new role, she will be reporting to the Homes England board and accountable to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Housing Minister and Parliament. Her responsibilities include overseeing a regionalised operating model designed to enhance housing outcomes across England and the launch of the new National Housing Bank, unlocking more than £53 billion of private investment, to supercharge housing delivery.
Rees joins Homes England after serving as Interim Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice, where she led Whitehall’s largest department through spending review negotiations and major operational reforms. Her previous roles include chief executive of Prisons and Probation and director general for Probation, Wales and Youth Justice. She was awarded Companion of the Bath (CB) for services to justice earlier this year.
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said: “Today marks a momentous step for Homes England and I am delighted that Amy will be leading the charge to help us turn the tide on the housing crisis.
“I know Amy’s exceptional leadership and track record makes her the ideal choice as we work together to build 1.5 million homes, deliver the biggest expansion in social and affordable housing in a generation, and raise living standards in every region across the country.
Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook said: “I am absolutely delighted that Amy has agreed to take up the role of chief executive of Homes England. Amy is an outstanding leader with a proven track record of invigorating major public institutions and delivering complex reforms. She will ensure the Agency is playing its full part in driving forward the government’s ambitious housebuilding agenda and I very much look forward to working with her over the coming years.
Pat Ritchie CBE, chair of Homes England, said: “Amy is a truly inspiring appointment. Her energy, clarity of purpose and operational grip make her ideally placed to lead Homes England into its next chapter. With housing central to the UK’s growth ambitions, her leadership will drive our strategic plan, boost delivery, and further embed Homes England as a key partner across regions.”
Amy Rees CB said: “It is a huge privilege to join Homes England and lead those responsible for delivering such a critical agenda for our country. The housing crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing our country, and I look forward to working closely with colleagues, government, industry, and communities to deliver the homes people need.”
