Barratt CEO joins HBF board

27 Apr, 2018

Barratt CEO joins HBF board

Barratt plc chief executive David Thomas yesterday joined the Board of the Home Builders Federation.

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley said;

I am delighted that David will be joining the HBF Board. David is a leading industry figure with a deep understanding of the complex array of issues with which we are faced. As Barratt CEO he has a proven track record of taking decisions that position both Barratt and the industry well. I look forward to working with him on the HBF Board as we look to find solutions to challenges that will allow the industry to grow. His experience and guidance will enhance the Board and help HBF develop solutions that ultimately will enable the industry to deliver more quality homes in the years to come.”

David Thomas said; “I’m pleased to be joining the HBF Board at such a crucial time for the industry. Housing is very high on the political agenda, Government has very ambitious housing targets in place and there are huge challenges facing the industry around skills and quality. The HBF does a very good job of representing the industry and working constructively with government and I look forward to working with the Board to help tackle the issues facing our sector.”

David Thomas was appointed Group Chief Executive of Barratt Developments PLC on 1 July 2015. Prior to this David was Group Finance Director for almost six years, having been appointed to the role in July 2009.

David was formerly the Group Finance Director and the Deputy Chief Executive of The GAME Group plc. Before that he was the Group Finance Director at Millennium and Copthorne Hotels plc and held senior financial roles with House of Fraser plc and Forte plc.

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For media enquiries, or to arrange an interview, please contact Steve Turner on 020 7960 1606 / 07919 307 760 or steve.turner@hbf.co.uk