Housebuilder Allison Homes has appointed a new managing director for the West of England.
Glyn Mabey was formerly managing director of the company's East region and has 30 years’ experience in the property sector.
He will spearhead the firm's growth plans of the South West as it looks to acquire new development opportunities, expand the number of schemes across the region, and Increase its business footprint into Somerset and greater Bristol.
Projects will include open-market developments, plus mixed developments working with registered providers and PRS developers, according to the company.
Mr Mabey was previously head of development for Sovereign Housing Association and has more than 20 years’ experience at managing-director level with PLC organisations such as Redrow, Persimmon and Countryside.
He said: “I’m delighted to join up with the south west team and believe there is enormous potential for growth in the region. It’s great to be working with some familiar faces as well as meeting newer team members.
“I’m looking forward to leading Allison Homes South West into its next phase. Having worked in the industry for many years, I can confidently say that Allison Homes has a culture with a strong moral compass and stands out for its commitment to quality, customer experience, its people and the wider community.”
Jon Cook, group managing director of Allison Homes, added: “I’m delighted to be able to appoint someone of Glyn’s calibre to our South West region; his appointment is a mark of our commitment to grow the region in line with our ambitions. Glyn already knows the business well and his approach is perfectly aligned with our values.
“His focus and passion for high-quality new homes within thriving communities will be an asset to the region as we look forward to our next growth phase under his leadership. Many in our team and the wider industry will know Glyn, and his experience speaks for itself.”
Allison Homes Group operates in the South West, East of England and Midlands.
In January, the housebuilder completed the purchase on its largest open-market site to date in Devon. The development, known as Cherry Grove, will see investment in the village of Landkey to create a community of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, 30% of which will be affordable homes.
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