– UK, Ewloe – Redrow plc (LON: RDW) today announced the appointment of Richard Akers to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair‐Designate on 1 June 2021, to succeed John Tutte as Non‐Executive Chair on 15th September 2021 when he will stand down from the Board.
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Akers, who will succeed John as Chair in September 2021. The Company will benefit from his industry and commercial experience which he has gained over a long career and also through his various non-executive roles. It is a pleasure for us all to welcome Richard to Redrow and we look forward to working with him.” said Senior Independent Director, Nick Hewson.
He added: “On behalf of the Board, I would like firstly to thank John for his outstanding commitment and dedication to Redrow over nearly twenty years as Regional Chairman, Chief Executive and latterly as Chair. We wish him all the very best for the future.”
As well as his role as a non-executive Director and Chair Designate, Richard will also serve on the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee of the Board.
About Richard Akers
Richard Akers has a career background in property and land acquisition, having spent his entire career in the industry, latterly as a Main Board Director of Land Securities plc, the UK’s largest commercial property company. Since retiring in 2014 from Land Securities plc he has held several non-executive roles.
Richard currently holds independent non-executive roles at Unite Group plc and Shaftesbury plc where he is Senior Independent Director, and until recently having completed nine years, held a non-executive role at Barratt Developments plc, as a non-executive director, the Senior Independent Director, Chair, Remuneration & Safety, Health & Environment Committees & Workforce Engagement Director.
Richard Akers said, “I am delighted to be joining the Board of Redrow and very much look forward to working with the Board and the wider team to continue to deliver on the Company’s strong track record of developing high-quality homes in thriving communities.”
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