UK: Homes England has appointed Amy Rees as CEO, starting on September 8.
She will lead the agency’s mission to tackle the housing crisis and accelerate the delivery of 1.5 million new homes this Parliament.
Rees was formerly chief executive of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Reporting to the Homes England Board and accountable to the deputy prime minister, the housing minister and Parliament, she will “steer the organisation through a period of vital transformation, ensuring regionalised delivery, strong stakeholder partnerships, and unwavering alignment with government priorities”.
This includes overseeing a regionalised operating model designed to enhance housing outcomes across England and the launch of the new National Housing Bank, unlocking more than £53 billion of private investment.
Rees joins after serving as interim permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, where she led Whitehall’s largest department through spending review negotiations and major operational reforms.
She said: “It is a huge privilege to join Homes England and lead those responsible for delivering such a critical agenda for our country. The housing crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing our country, and I look forward to working closely with colleagues, government, industry, and communities to deliver the homes people need.”
Deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner said: “Today marks a momentous step for Homes England and I am delighted that Amy will be leading the charge to help us turn the tide on the housing crisis. I know Amy’s exceptional leadership and track record makes her the ideal choice as we work together to build 1.5 million homes, deliver the biggest expansion in social and affordable housing in a generation, and raise living standards in every region across the country.”
Pat Ritchie, chair of Homes England, said: “Amy is a truly inspiring appointment. Her energy, clarity of purpose and operational grip make her ideally placed to lead Homes England into its next chapter. With housing central to the UK’s growth ambitions, her leadership will drive our strategic plan, boost delivery, and further embed Homes England as a key partner across regions.”
Highlights:
• Homes England has appointed Amy Rees as CEO, starting on September 8
• She will lead the agency’s mission to tackle the housing crisis and accelerate the delivery of 1.5 million new homes this Parliament
• Rees was formerly chief executive of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
