This follows the recent announcement of five executive regional directors to the new model, which will take effect in April 2026.

John will lead a nationally managed technical capacity and coordination hub, which will provide specialist expertise throughout the development process, helping boost delivery across the five regions of England.

He joins from Herts Living, where he is managing director. Prior to this, he was director of the estate development programme at The Grosvenor Estate.

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“I am excited to welcome John to our team as we embark on what will be a sea-change year for the agency, building on the successes of recent years as we actively reshape how we work to meet the evolving priorities of people and communities across the country,” said Amy Rees, CEO at Homes England.

“Together with local leaders, partners and communities, our colleagues are focused on mobilising our new regional operating model to best effect, alongside major national programmes including the National Housing Bank, National Housing Delivery Fund and Social and Affordable Housing Programme.”

John added: “I look forward to bringing my public-private sector and major programme experience to help shape the new operating model and to drive the partnerships and places that communities across the country want and deserve.”