Homes England has appointed Caroline Patterson as its new Chief Financial Officer, completing a refreshed Executive Leadership Team as the agency prepares for a significant year focused on accelerating housing delivery, strengthening regional partnerships and laying the groundwork for the National Housing Bank.
Patterson will join the organisation in June, bringing extensive experience in overseeing complex financial operations and supporting organisations through periods of transition and growth. Her appointment follows several recent senior hires – including a new Chief Regional Delivery Officer and Chief Risk Officer – forming a leadership team designed to match Homes England’s evolving regional structure and expanding remit.
The new Executive Leadership Team is expected to provide strong financial and operational governance, support the agency’s long‑term ambitions to increase housing supply, and strengthen collaborative working with local partners. Alongside this, the team will ensure the agency is well‑prepared for new responsibilities, including the creation of the National Housing Bank.
Homes England is entering a critical phase as it focuses more sharply on:
- Working directly with local authorities, developers and community partners
- Accelerating delivery of new homes across regions
- Enabling stronger, more resilient communities
- Preparing future programmes to support the government’s wider housing ambitions
Commenting on her new role, Patterson said:
“I am excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment for the agency. As Homes England enters a period of significant change and ambitious delivery, I am looking forward to playing my part in ensuring we have the strong financial leadership, discipline and insight needed to support long-term investment, effective delivery and value for money. I am really looking forward to getting started.”
Patterson’s background in financial leadership will help ensure the organisation maintains robust stewardship as it scales its activity and adapts to new strategic priorities. She has a track record of managing complex financial portfolios, leading organisations through periods of change, and supporting transformation programmes.
Homes England says her expertise will be central to ensuring strong fiscal management underpins every aspect of its work, from strategic investments to long‑term programme planning.
Amy Rees, Homes England Chief Executive added:
“Completing our senior team with Caroline’s appointment as Chief Finance Officer gives us the clarity and stability we need at a pivotal moment for Homes England. With the right leadership in place, we are better equipped to support our partners, manage public investment responsibly and drive delivery that makes a lasting difference to communities across the country.”
Her arrival marks the final step in completing a leadership team built to guide the organisation through its most ambitious delivery phase to date.
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