Homes England has appointed Amy Rees CB as CEO to lead delivery of 1.5 million new homes this Parliament.
Rees brings experience from senior public sector roles, most recently as CEO of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and interim permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice.
Rees will report to the Homes England board and be accountable to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Housing Minister and Parliament.
Her responsibilities include overseeing a regional operating model to improve housing results across England and managing the launch of the new National Housing Bank, set to unlock over £53bn of private investment.
She will also lead cultural transformation, ensure sound stewardship of public funds and strengthen partnerships with local and national Government.
Rees will start her new role on 8th September 2025.
Rees 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 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.”
Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook said: “I am absolutely delighted that Amy has agreed to take up the role of chief executive of Homes England.
“Amy is an outstanding leader with a proven track record of invigorating major public institutions and delivering complex reforms.
“She will ensure the agency is playing its full part in driving forward the government’s ambitious housebuilding agenda and I very much look forward to working with her over the coming years.”
Pat Ritchie CBE, chair of Homes England, said: “Amy is a truly inspiring appointment. Her energy, clarity of purpose and operational grip make her ideally placed to lead Homes England into its next chapter.
“With housing central to the UK’s growth ambitions, her leadership will drive our strategic plan, boost delivery, and further embed Homes England as a key partner across regions.”
