Neil Fitzsimmons, chief executive of Redrow Homes one of the UK’s largest house builders, today joined the board of the Home Builders Federation. Mr Fitzsimmons joined Redrow in 1997 and was appointed to the board as group finance director a year later, becoming group managing director in September 2003. A chartered accountant by profession, Neil has worked in the construction and housebuilding sectors since 1986 and was appointed chief executive of Redrow plc on 1 August 2005. Welcoming Mr Fitzsimmons to the board, HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley said today, “These are critical times for the home building industry and the HBF is at the forefront of negotiations with a wide range of stakeholders on issues that will affect the industry during the current downturn and beyond. To enable us to effectively represent our industry, especially in these turbulent times, we need experienced industry professionals with a proven track record. Neil clearly has those attributes, which when added to the skills of the existing board members will help make the HBF an even more effective voice for our industry.” Neil Fitzsimmons said today "I am delighted to join the HBF Board to support Stewart Baseley and his team represent the industry at this very important time. Housebuilders face many challenges in the current climate and it is essential that a framework is created that will enable us to effectively deliver the high quality homes this country needs. I look forward to helping the HBF in securing this objective." - Ends - Notes to Editors: 1. The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is the principal representative body for private sector home builders and voice of the home building industry in England and Wales. The HBF’s 300 member firms account for some 80% of all new homes built in England and Wales in any one year, and include companies of all sizes, ranging from multi-national, household names through regionally based businesses to small local companies: www.hbf.co.uk 2. The Board of HBF is chaired by Stewart Baseley and its directors are drawn from the major, medium size and smaller member companies to ensure that the full range of member interests are properly represented. It comprises Paul Pedley OBE, David Pretty CBE, Philip Davies, Malcolm Harris, Mike Freshney, Mike Gaskell and Andy Yallop. For more information go to www.hbf.co.uk/index.php?id=structure For media enquiries, or to arrange an interview, please contact Steve Turner 020 7960 1606 07919 307 760 steve.turner@hbf.co.uk
