Vistry Group has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, to succeed Greg Fitzgerald, who announced his retirement last month.
Adam Daniels is currently executive chair of Vistry Yorkshire, North Midlands and West, and brings to the role considerable experience in the UK partnerships, affordable housing and housebuilding sectors.
He joined Countryside Partnerships in 2016 before taking on his first senior leadership role in 2019, rising through the ranks in a number of leadership roles. Prior to Countryside, Daniels worked at Galliford Try Partnerships and Bloor Homes.
Rob Woodward, non-executive chair of Vistry, commented: “I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Adam Daniels as chief executive of Vistry. Adam is a proven leader, clear thinker and strong operator.
“I am looking forward to working closely with Adam, our chief financial officer Tim Lawlor, and the rest of the executive leadership team to ensure we maximise the strengths and opportunities of the group’s mixed-tenure partnerships model.
“The board is confident that Adam’s collaborative, values-led approach will leverage Vistry’s unique partnerships capabilities, resources and highly talented people to deliver on the group’s clear potential and create long-term value for all stakeholders.”
Of his new role, Daniels said: “I have been privileged to lead many parts of the organisation, and I am now honoured to be appointed chief executive. I see first-hand the pride and passion that our people bring in delivering the high quality, mixed tenure homes this country so badly needs.
“As outlined at the time of our 2025 results last month, the group is currently focused on improving cash generation, driving open market sales and reducing inventory levels. These objectives remain an absolute priority for Tim and me during 2026 to ensure the business is well positioned to capture the opportunities ahead.
“Vistry is a great business, with an unrivalled position in leading the industry in the delivery of affordable housing, and a strong track record of delivery in the homebuilding sector.
“We have a unique partnerships model, strong relationships with our partners, and the benefits of our approach will be central to realising our clear potential and creating long-term value.”
