16 INDUSTRY MOVERS Vanessa Dockerill Aldwyck
Aldwyck Housing Group has announced the appointment of Vanessa Dockerill as executive director of development. Vanessa joined Aldwyck in 2013
as commercial manager before being promoted to deputy director. She has over 20 years of development experience having previously worked with Redrow, Charles Church and as commercial director at Taylor Wimpey. Vanessa holds a BSc in Quantity Surveying, an MSc in Construction Law and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Vanessa will take up her new
role on 1 July, taking over from Joe Cook who leaves the Group to become the chief executive of a new business division of a property PLC. Group chief executive Ian
McDermott said “I am delighted that Vanessa is joining the executive team. She has the skills and experience to continue Joe’s great work and to deliver our ambitious growth plans. We are committed to building over 800 much needed new homes over the next four years to meet the needs of local communities.” Dockerill said: “I am hugely
excited by my new role and the opportunities it brings. Aldwyck has a long and successful track record in development and a commitment to grow its delivery programme. Housing associations have a significant role to play in tackling the housing crisis and I am determined to help Aldwyck achieve this.”
Charlotte Carpenter Karbon Homes
A new executive director has been appointed to lead the growth strategy for newly formed landlord Karbon Homes, and take charge of the company’s ambitious development programme. Charlotte Carpenter has joined Karbon from a background working in
economic development and regeneration roles in the North East, and previously for the Scottish Executive in Edinburgh. Karbon Homes was formed last month through the merger of Isos
Housing, Cestria Community Housing and Derwentside Homes, and now owns and manages around 24,000 homes regionwide. The landlord’s ambition is to develop more than 500 homes each
year to help tackle the housing crisis in the north, and play a role in developing the region’s economy. Carpenter said she was excited by the promise of what Karbon Homes
could achieve. “What I saw in Karbon Homes was an opportunity to help grow and shape something truly innovative and distinctive,” she said. ”We can have a real impact on improving lives and communities.” Most recently, Charlotte worked for regionally-based landlord Home Group, where she was director of strategy, policy and communications.
PLATFORM_
Following its recent joint-venture agreement with Invesco Real Estate, build-to-rent developer and operator PLATFORM_ has announced a major new hiring from Premier Inn. Alan Druckman has joined the company as operations and commercial director. He will oversee all aspects of pricing, customer service and operations, bringing significant experience with him. Alan said: "Having worked for
one of Britain’s best-known brands, it’s exciting to be in at the start of a new phase for PLATFORM_ as it expands into new cities. There’s a genuine opportunity to create real value across build-to-rent portfolios.”
Atlas
Build to Rent owner-operator Atlas Residential, has appointed Dominic Martin as director of operations. Based out of its London office, he will oversee the expansion of Atlas’ UK property management and operations business, which now includes managing apartment communities on behalf of institu- tional investors in addition to its own principally owned assets. Martin comments: “It is an
exciting time to join Atlas, as we are reaching a tipping point in the evolution of the PRS, where more schemes are coming onto the market and the Government has pledged its clearest support yet in its housing White Paper.”
Bryan Galloway Avant Homes
Scottish housebuilder Avant Homes has bolstered its construc- tion team with the appointment of a new construction director. Bryan Galloway brings over 30
years’ experience in the construc- tion industry to his role having previously worked for national housebuilders including Wimpey Homes, CALA Homes, Miller Homes and Barratt East Scotland.
Tim Banks Octagon
Octagon Developments has made a number of changes to is board. David James is relinquishing his
role as chairman, as he joins Roger Wyatt as a non-executive director, while Colin Tutt becomes executive chairman. Tim Banks is now the chief executive officer in addition to his role as finance director. Angus McQuhae will take on all the Group’s land, sales and marketing responsibility while John Pope continues to lead the successful Octagon Bespoke team.
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