New chief executive appointed at Homes England

Amy Rees CB has been appointed chief executive of Homes England.

In her new role, Rees will lead the Agency’s mission to tackle the housing crisis and accelerate the delivery of 1.5 million new homes this Parliament.

Rees has previously worked in public service, holding the role of chief executive of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). She also previously served as as interim permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, where she led Whitehall’s largest department through spending review negotiations and major operational reforms, chief executive of Prisons and Probation and director general for Probation, Wales and Youth Justice

As chief executive of Homes England, Rees will report to the Homes England Board and will be accountable to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Housing Minister and Parliament.

As part of the role, she will be overseeing a regionalised operating model designed to enhance housing outcomes across England and the launch of the new National Housing Bank, unlocking more than £53 billion of private investment, to supercharge housing delivery.

Amy Rees CB said: "It is a huge privilege to join Homes England and lead those responsible for delivering such a critical agenda for our country. The housing crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing our country, and I look forward to working closely with colleagues, government, industry, and communities to deliver the homes people need."

Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said: "Today marks a momentous step for Homes England and I am delighted that Amy will be leading the charge to help us turn the tide on the housing crisis.  

"I know Amy’s exceptional leadership and track record makes her the ideal choice as we work together to build 1.5 million homes, deliver the biggest expansion in social and affordable housing in a generation, and raise living standards in every region across the country."