We take our weekly look at some of the appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain.
Jennifer Wylie, Cala Homes
Cala Homes has announced a new regional chair for Scotland. Jennifer Wylie, previously General Counsel and a key member of the group’s management and group boards, will now lead Cala’s three Scottish regions. Having joined Cala as Legal Counsel in 2013, Jennifer was promoted to General Counsel in 2018.
Iliya Blazic, Goodstone Living
Goodstone Living is strengthening its senior leadership team with the appointment of Iliya Blazic to the newly created role of chief executive officer. He brings over 25 years of real estate investment and funds management experience from senior leadership positions at IQ Student, Dominvs Group, Wellcome Trust and LaSalle Investment Management.
Glyn Mabey, Allison Homes
Allison Homes has appointed Glyn Mabey as managing director of its Central region. Since graduating from Bristol with a Degree in Housing, Glyn has spent over 30 years in the housing industry with roles including head of development for Sovereign HA, and has more than 20 years at MD roles with the likes of as Redrow, Persimmon and Countryside.
Jonathan Miller, Greencore Construction
Greencore Construction, a builder of low carbon homes using natural materials, has announced that Jonathan Miller has been appointed as operations director. With over 35 years’ experience in the property sector, he joins from Tilia Homes, where he served as regional managing director, overseeing the construction of circa 500 homes per year.
Two appointments, Hayfield
Hayfield has made two senior promotions to director level. After previously heading up their respective departments, Sara Hope, with 25 years’ experience, becomes human resources director, while Jon Watts, who joined the company is a newly created role in 2021, is promoted to procurement & supply chain director.
Chris Loughead, Fernham Homes
Fernham Homes has promoted Chris Loughead from development director to operations director. Having joined the successful Kent-based housebuilder in 2020, he starts his new role with a decade of experience across the housebuilding sector behind him, with land and development roles at Barratt Developments and Crest Nicholson.
Luke Davies, Persimmon Homes
Persimmon Homes East Wales has announced a new strategic land and planning director with the promotion of Luke Davies, who re-joined the company in September 2021. Prior to that, he spent over three years working within the social housing sector, previously having joined the housebuilder as a graduate and progressing through land and planning roles.
Carrie Leather, Miller Homes
Miller Homes has announced the promotion of a new interim sales manager for its North West developments. Joining in 2019, Carrie Leather has maintained a long-term role as development sales manager for the business, previously holding sales roles at Bellway, Barratt and David McClean.
Claire Fairchild, Newland Homes
Claire Fairchild has been appointed as head of customer care at Newland Homes, a newly created position for the company. She has previously held similar roles at Crest Nicholson and Cala Group, as well as helping to establish a research agency which investigated customer experience post-completion for over 100 UK-based regional housebuilders.
Shirley Hall, Retirement Villages Group
Retirement Villages Group has hired its first-ever head of care & wellbeing, Shirley Hall. She is a registered nurse with experience providing clinical governance in a range of positions. She has previously held senior roles for organisations including The ExtraCare Charitable Trust and the British Heart Foundation.
Andrew Perratt, Savills UK
From January 2023, Andrew Perratt will replace Justin Marking as head of residential for Savills UK, following his four-year tenure as the company’s head of Country Residential. He said: “I am proud to be the first Scot to lead Savills Residential UK, and I am particularly proud of the Scottish arm of our business which continues to punch above its weight.”
Natalie Milan, Fisher & Paykel
Fisher & Paykel has announced the arrival of Natalie Milan as design development manager. Born in South Australia, she has qualifications in interior design, including a Diploma in Arts, interior decoration and design. Over 15 years, she has worked in the luxury kitchen and bathroom market in both residential and commercial design.
