This weeks National appointments: Featuring Miller Homes, Lovell, The Redbrik Group & PwC

This week’s round up of National appointments includes Miller Homes, Lovell, The Redbrik Group & PwC. Read on to find out more.

Ben Massey, Miller Homes

Ben Massey has been promoted to divisional managing director for Miller Homes, leading the company’s regional offices in East Midlands, South Midlands, and Yorkshire.

As divisional managing director, Ben will oversee the East Midlands and South Midlands regions, as well as taking on responsibility for the Yorkshire regional office, based in Wakefield.

Ben Massey said: “I’m very pleased to be taking on this new role at Miller Homes, working with our excellent teams across three unique and distinctive regions. I look forward to developing our presence in the South Midlands, where we will be celebrating our first completions this summer, while continuing to deliver top quality homes at new and existing sites in the East Midlands and Yorkshire.”

Stewart Lynes, chief executive officer at Miller Homes, said: “Since joining the company in 2001, Ben has made an excellent contribution to our work in the East Midlands, and more recently, he has played a key role in setting up a new regional office in South Midlands.

“His promotion to divisional managing director is well deserved and I’m sure he will work hard with the three regional teams to continue to grow our reputation as a quality homebuilder that customers can trust and rely on.”

**Paul Challinor, Lovell

The North West team of national housebuilder Lovell has welcomed Paul Challinor as its new managing director. Paul joins Lovell from housebuilder Stewart Milne where he also held the position of regional managing director for the North West after joining as the business’ finance director in 2015. Prior to that, Paul held positions at Morris Homes, MyTravel and Thomas Cook Plc.

Paul said: “The North West is a highly competitive region for construction and housebuilding with positive economic forecasts. Lovell is uniquely positioned as an established housebuilder and delivery partner for major joint venture projects, with the in-house knowledge and experience to take advantage of any opportunities that present themselves across the region.

“From straightforward housebuilding developments to complex regeneration schemes that require our more specialist knowledge, taking the helm of this growing region was a fantastic opportunity that I was excited to accept.

“My vision for the region is to be very active on new land, contracting, and partnership opportunities by building on long term existing relationships while forming new relationships across the North West.”

David Ward, Lovell managing director for the North, said: “We have many significant partnership projects set to come forward, as well as ongoing developments in major cities such as Manchester, so Paul’s passion for delivering high standards and regional growth will be invaluable.”

**Jen Beal & Ross Bateman, The Redbrik Group

The Redbrik Group today announced the promotion of Jen Beal to director and Ross Bateman to associate director as the group looks to strengthen its senior management team.

Jen, CEO of Chapter II, will join the directorship alongside Managing Director Mark Ross and Directors Peter Lee, David Cooper and Jessica Risorto. Redbrik Group Managing Director Mark Ross said: “The promotions of Jen and Ross are a testament to the hard work and dedication both have given to our businesses in their various roles.

“Jen has been with the group for seven years, and before leading Chapter II, she did a fantastic job heading up our Redbrik Land and Homes team. Likewise, Ross joined the company in 2015 and has been on an inspirational journey during his time here, and we are delighted to reward him for his elite performance.

“Peter, David, Jess and I are thrilled that both Jen and Ross will be supporting us with the delivery of strategic plans in 2023 and beyond.”

James Wilkinson, PKF

James joins the firm from PwC, where he has spent nearly nine years – most recently in one of the firms’ northern offices.

James is an experienced auditor, specialising in the financial services sector. He is known for acting for mutual insurers, insurance brokers and Managing General Agents, as well as other financial services businesses such as asset and wealth managers and consumer lenders - from FTSE 100 and AIM-listed companies through to large regional operators.

Dominic Roberts, managing partner, said: “We’re excited to welcome James to PKF. James is known for being approachable and personable, which fits perfectly with our ethos and culture here. In addition, James has a sound understanding of complex technical matters, and his expertise will undoubtedly benefit our growing portfolio of Northern-based financial services audit clients.

James Wilkinson added: “I’m originally from the Manchester area and went to university here, so am looking forward to coming back home. PKF has made a strong commitment to growing its operations in the North West, and I’m excited to be playing my part in making these plans a success.”

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