LONDON, UK: Inland Homes plc (AIM: INL), the housebuilder, partnership housing developer and regeneration specialist focused on the South and South East of England, introduced Donagh (Don) O’Sullivan will join the Board as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group, commencing on Tuesday 6 December, 2022.
Don is a confirmed leader, with a strong track record of operational, strategic and commercial success in construction and property development. Don was previously CEO of the privately owned, Galliard Homes from July 2017 till March 2022, having joined the corporate in 2001 initially as a contract manager.
Don studied civil engineering on the University of Cork and upon graduating went to work for Balfour Beatty in London. The early a half of his profession was spent engaged on main contracting projects. Don was headhunted to join Galliard Homes in 2001.
At the time, its construction division was in its infancy and he was employed to develop and expand this in-house functionality inside the property development business. This he efficiently did and constructed up Galliard’s construction experience and capacity, thereby enabling the corporate to tackle and ship a few of the largest residential development projects in London.
Don was made Group Managing Director in 2012 and was then appointed as Group CEO in 2017. During his tenure as CEO, Galliard accomplished over 5,000 homes and made aggregate profits of over £250 million.
Don was a big contributor to the success of Galliard Homes, which has an enviable reputation for construct high quality and buyer aftercare. During his time with Galliard Homes, Don has labored with the bulk of the main UK housing associations, banks, PRS, public our bodies and native authorities.
Going forward, Don will lead the ongoing strategic review of Inland Homes, which was introduced on 6 September. The Board intends to present an replace on the strategic review inside the primary quarter of 2023.
Following Don’s arrival, Nishith Malde will proceed because the Group’s CFO, having additionally acted as interim CEO since 6 September.
Simon Bennett, Chair of Inland Homes, commented: “I am delighted that Don is becoming a member of Inland Homes as its subsequent CEO. I have no doubt that Don has the necessary experience, skills and experience to take the Group to the subsequent stage of its development. He is ideally certified to lead Inland Homes and his construction experience will show to be invaluable. Don will be warmly welcomed.”
Donagh O’Sullivan, CEO of Inland Homes, commented: “I am happy to be becoming a member of Inland Homes as its new CEO at such a strategically important time. I am looking ahead to working with the Inland Homes team to return the enterprise to sustainable worthwhile growth and to optimising the numerous future alternatives available to us.”