Mark Walker is promoted to managing director of Seddon Housing Partnerships after seven years with the company, including the past three as commercial director.
In his new role, Walker will lead Seddon鈥檚 work with social housing providers across the north of England and the Midlands.
He succeeds Peter Jackson, who is stepping down after almost 20 years with the business.
Walker has led Seddon鈥檚 work with landlords to increase new-build capacity and retrofit ageing estates. He has overseen regeneration projects, including at Whitebirk in Blackburn, where 152 new homes are being built to replace ageing housing and make better use of the area, alongside the Shadsworth estate scheme, also in Blackburn, providing 93 homes for social rent.
Walker said: 鈥淪eddon has a proud history of working with landlords to build new homes and regenerate neighbourhoods while putting local people at the heart of its work, creating jobs and investing in communities. I鈥檓 proud to be able to continue that work.
鈥淲e know housing associations and councils are under pressure to step up delivery, while continuing to invest in current homes. We also know the operational, governance and financial challenges those pressures bring, and our aim is always to work in partnership to unlock development opportunities, support with capacity and skills, and make sure tenants drive change and investment in the homes and places where they live.
鈥淎s a family-owned business, Seddon can work with landlords in ways that others often can鈥檛. We are flexible, values-driven, pragmatic and able to adapt to changes in the market to help schemes remain viable. At the same time, we have an unwavering commitment to delivering social value, creating local jobs and leaving a positive legacy wherever we invest.
鈥淏etter homes lead to better lives, and my focus is on continuing the work Peter and I have built - expanding our partnerships and supporting landlords to deliver homes and estates that meet the needs of modern living.鈥�
Seddon chief executive Jonathan Seddon said that Walker had 鈥減layed a pivotal role in shaping our Housing Partnerships business over recent years and has the experience, values and leadership to continue its growth鈥�.
He added: 鈥淭his success has been built by a strong leadership team, and I want to recognise the significant contributions of Peter Jackson, Richard Sterling and Tony Clark, who together with Mark have worked to strengthen the business and position it for the future.
鈥淚 would also like to sincerely thank Peter Jackson for his outstanding contribution to Seddon over two decades. His leadership, alongside the wider team, has left the business in a very strong position, and his work alongside Mark has ensured a smooth transition and a clear platform for the future.鈥�