Backhouse Housing reshapes senior leadership team

South West-based housebuilder Backhouse Housing has announced a series of senior management promotions as it enters the next phase of its growth strategy.

From January, Michelle Hyde will take on the role of managing director and has been appointed a director of Backhouse Housing. 

She joined the business in 2022 as development director and brings almost 30 years’ experience in residential development.

Meanwhile, chief financial officer Richard Castle has been appointed executive director, continuing to lead the company’s financial strategy and operations. 

Adam Marks has been promoted to operations director and will take on responsibility for land and planning alongside his existing remit.

And Matthew Bishop has also been promoted to construction director, overseeing build delivery across all live sites.

The leadership changes follow the planned departure of chief executive Ian Jones and are designed to support Backhouse Housing’s continued delivery of high-quality homes across the South West.

Departing chief executive Ian Jones said: “It has been a privilege to lead Backhouse over the past five years. 

“I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, from strengthening our financial and operational foundations to delivering developments that truly reflect the Backhouse commitment to thoughtful design and exceptional homes and communities for our customers. 

“None of this would have been possible without the hard work, professionalism and passion of the entire Backhouse team. 

“As I step away, I do so with full confidence in Michelle, Richard, and the wider leadership group to guide the company into its next successful chapter. 

“I want to thank everyone at Backhouse, our partners and our customers for their support during my time here.”

Anthony Henry-Lyons, chairman of Backhouse, added: “We are extremely grateful to Ian for his leadership and the positive legacy he leaves. 

“These new changes to our senior management team, together with the continued input and support of the Board, put Backhouse in a strong position to continue our growth trajectory.”

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