Henry Boot has confirmed that Edward Hutchinson will succeed Tim Roberts as chief executive officer next month.
Hutchinson starts on 13 July, as Roberts prepares to step down after six years in the role.
Currently interim managing director of Stonebridge Homes (SBH), Hutchinson, who joined Henry Boot Developments in 2004 and has overseen the integration of Stonebridge into the wider group.
Roberts led significant transformations during his tenure.
These included establishing the executive committee, acquiring Stonebridge Homes in 2024, selling Henry Boot Construction, and relocating the company’s HQ to Sheffield.
He described the transition as “the right time for a leadership handover”.
Hutchinson takes over as Henry Boot targets growth.
The group has a £1.4 billion development pipeline, strong demand across industrial, logistics, and residential markets, and flagship projects such as the £1 billion Golden Valley development in Cheltenham.
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Hutchinson’s transition sees Warren Thompson also join later this year as managing director of Stonebridge Homes.
Thompson will join from Keepmoat Homes, where he is regional managing director for Yorkshire West.
He has more than 30 years’ experience in senior roles at Miller Homes, Redrow, Avant Homes and Harron Homes.
In the interim, Ed Hutchinson will continue to oversee SBH, alongside Jenny Purple, the current national disposals director at the group’s strategic land business, Hallam Land, in a leadership role until Warren arrives.
“I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on that success and support the next phase of its development,” said Thompson.
On Thompson’s new role, Roberts commended his experience in house building and “strong track record” of delivering growth.
He added: “Stonebridge Homes remains an important part of Henry Boot’s future growth strategy, and I believe Warren’s appointment will help us unlock the business’s huge potential.”
Henry Boot has laid the groundwork for future growth through a strategic reshaping of the business and key leadership appointments.
This included Hamer Boot, the great, great grandson of its founder, becoming managing director for the group’s development business, HBD.
Its FY2025 pre-tax profit was £29.1 million on revenue of £307 million, with the group stating its housebuilding performance remains an area for improvement.
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