We take our weekly look at some of the appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain.
Tom Wilson, Davidsons Homes
Davidsons Homes has appointed Tom Wilson as a graduate land buyer after he decided to pursue a career in the housebuilding industry. He gained a degree in rural land management at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester and spent six months working at a land management company after finishing his studies. He will be based at the company’s regional offices in Blisworth.
Jason Hanney, Hayfield
Hayfield has appointed Jason Hanney as a technical manager to facilitate expansion of the in-house team. He joins from Seddon Construction where he was a design manager. Prior to that, he was a senior technical co-ordinator for Hill Partnerships. In all, he has accumulated over 30 years’ experience in the housebuilding and construction industry.
Two appointments, Harron Homes
Two sales executives have recently been promoted within Harron Homes. Rebecca Nixon from Doncaster, and Ellie Wyles from Huddersfield, are now senior sales executives at Harron’s North Yorkshire developments, Bishop’s Glade and Hockley Croft respectively. Nixon said: “I’m always striving to reach the next level, and am delighted to be progressing so quickly within the company.”
Matthew Nicholson, Audley Group
Audley Group has announced the appointment of Matthew Nicholson as its new planning director. With over 20 years of experience in planning and development, Matthew joins Audley from his previous role as head of planning at Intu Shopping Centres, and prior to that, head of planning at J Sainsbury.
Phil Tyler, FirstPort
FirstPort has appointed Phil Tyler as its new chief digital officer. He brings extensive cross-sector digital transformation experience spanning over 20 years, in roles across energy, finance, telecoms and health. He said: “I am excited to join FirstPort at a time where its digital programme is front and centre in its efforts to improve service for its customers.
Gary Dowling, Hansgrohe Group
The Hansgrohe Group has appointed Gary Dowling as area sales manager – South. He joins the company from Cifial, where he held the role of area sales manager for the South of England. Before his time at Cifial, he worked as a member of the sales team at Ripples which gives him extensive product knowledge across the AXOR and hansgrohe portfolios.