These changes will see Kitty focus on improving site phasing and capital allocation across Harworth’s land development and investment portfolios.

Additionally, she will be focused on strategic partnerships with a focus on selection and management of strategic funding and delivery partners.

With regards to sustainability, energy and natural capital, Kitty will focus on alignment of planning policy, funding and investor opportunities.

Kitty joined Harworth as CFO and executive director on 1st October 2019.

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Interim CFO Dougie Maudsley, who oversaw Kitty’s functions while she was on maternity leave, has taken on the new role of deputy CFO and will join the executive team on a permanent basis.

"As we are more than half-way through our strategic plan, with a clear line of sight to delivering on our strategic priorities, we are thrilled to have Kitty expanding her role to lead on operational areas that are key to successfully scaling the business,” said Lynda Shillaw, CEO at Harworth.

“With Dougie joining the Executive on a permanent basis at the same time, I am confident we have the right team in place to continue to deliver on our growth strategy."