– UK, Sheffield – MJ Gleeson PLC (LON: GLE) today announced the appointment of Graham Prothero to its Board of Directors as upcoming CEO, effective from 1 January 2023, replacing James Thomson who will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
“We are delighted to have secured Graham Prothero as the Group’s next CEO. His outstanding track record and experience in housebuilding make him the ideal choice to lead the Group in the next phase of its development. I am also delighted that James has agreed to remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director, where we will continue to benefit from his knowledge of the company and industry.” said Board Chairman, Dermot Gleeson.
About Graham Prothero
Graham Prothero joined the Board of Vistry and was appointed COO in January 2020 following the acquisition by Bovis Homes Group PLC of Galliford Try’s housing businesses. He was formerly CEO of Galliford Try Plc from 2019, having previously served as Finance Director since 2013. From 2008 to 2013, he was Finance Director of Development Securities plc. He is Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Marshalls plc as well as a Trustee and Vice-Chair of the Jigsaw Trust.
Graham Prothero, CEO-designate said: “I am very much looking forward to taking up my new role at MJ Gleeson. I have watched the Company’s progress over the years and long admired the delivery of its focused strategy. It is rare to find a business that genuinely enhances people’s well-being in the way that Gleeson does. I am excited to take on a key role in a business that is an impressive growth story with the inspiring purpose of “Building Homes. Changing Lives”.
About MJ Gleeson
MJ Gleeson is a low-cost housebuilder and land promoter. It has two distinct but complementary businesses: building low-cost homes in the North of England and the Midlands; and land promotion in the South of England.
For more information: https://www.mjgleesonplc.com/
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