Homes England's senior leadership team has been bolstered with the appointment of Melanie Montanari as its new Chief Operating Officer. With her extensive background in leading large-scale operations, she will be instrumental in driving forward the agency's ambitious programme of housing and regeneration initiatives across England.
The timing of Ms Montanari's arrival is critical, coinciding as it does with Homes England's intensified focus on increasing housing supply and supporting local partners. Her remit will involve leveraging her expertise to support both Homes England colleagues and its partners in achieving shared objectives, including delivering complex programmes and improving operational efficiency.
Amy Rees CB, Chief Executive of Homes England, welcomed the new appointment, praising Ms Montanari's 'wealth of operational leadership experience' and a 'strong track record of delivering organisational transformation and performance improvement'. This expertise will be crucial in ensuring the agency has the necessary capabilities to deliver at scale as it aims to accelerate delivery and assist partners in achieving their housing and regeneration goals.
Ms Montanari expressed her enthusiasm for joining Homes England, describing it as 'such an important time' for the agency. She acknowledged its vital role in facilitating the delivery of more homes, unlocking opportunities, and driving regeneration efforts across the nation. Her focus will be on collaborating with colleagues and partners to enhance operational efficiency and create a lasting positive impact on communities.