Comings & Goings

New CFO to join Bellway

The former chief financial officer of Cairn Homes is to join Bellway as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Shane Doherty, a chartered accountant who left Cairn after four years in April, is said to have “significant experience” in the housebuilding sector.

Prior to this, Doherty was the CFO at Morgan McKinley and European Finance Director at Flutter Entertainment. He will join the board on 1 December, replacing group finance director Keith Adey, who announced his retirement in May.

Bellway’s chair, John Tutte, said: “Shane is a senior finance executive with extensive leadership and board experience, and an impressive record of delivering financial and operational growth across a number of industries in a range of financial and commercial disciplines.

“We are delighted that he has agreed to join the group and we look forward to him working closely with our experienced management team to deliver Bellway’s strategic priorities.”

Thomas Dainty joins Harding Green

Experienced estate agent Thomas Dainty has joined Harding Green and is launching in Shropshire.

Dainty, a formerly member of the senior management team at Druce, plans to operate across sales, buying and lettings as part of his new operation in Shrewsbury.

He said: “My commitment to serving sellers and landlords is paramount, and I am dedicated to putting their needs first. By delivering high-quality marketing and personalised service, I aim to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

“Joining Harding Green, a brand renowned for its integrity and excellence, provides me the perfect platform to continue delivering exceptional results for my clients.”

Nick Carter, CEO, Harding Green, added: “With his years of experience in senior management and running teams, we look forward to growing our presence in Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. He has a strong career background and a good industry reputation. He has already hit the ground running, having taken on five properties in his first month. He is a great asset to the company, and we are keen to build more in this area with other experienced agents.”

Gen H appoints Tony Ward as chair of the board of directors

Fintech mortgage lender Gen H has announced the appointment of  Tony Ward as the new chair of its board of directors. Ward assumed the role after serving three years as a non-executive director of the company.

Ward succeeded Gen H co-founder and CEO Will Rice as chair, allowing Rice the time to focus on leadership and direction of the business.

Ward brings extensive experience in mortgage and funding markets and is poised to guide the business through an exciting period of growth.

Ward is also the chairman of mortgage servicer BCMGlobal Mortgage Services and buy-to-let lender Landbay.

Rice said: “I am delighted to announce Tony’s appointment as chair of the Gen H Board of Directors. We have witnessed significant growth this year and have big ambitions for the months that lie ahead, and Tony’s expertise will be invaluable as we scale and mature.”

Ward added: “I’ve been supporting Will and his team since inception and the company is now entering a new and exciting phase of growth, maturity and profitability. Gen H puts customer needs at the heart of its proposition providing innovative and much needed products through an advanced tech platform.”

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