Orbit appoints Andrew Hardy as national land and new business director
Hardy has played a key part in Orbit’s land strategy and growing new homes delivery since joining Orbit seven years ago.
Orbit has promoted Andrew Hardy (pictured) to the newly created role of national land and new business director, supporting its drive to deliver 7,000 new and regenerated homes by 2030 and help tackle the UK’s affordable housing crisis.
Hardy has played a key part in Orbit’s land strategy and growing new homes delivery since joining Orbit seven years ago.
In his new role, he will oversee land acquisition and planning applications across all of Orbit’s regions, the Midlands, East and South of England, and support the wider Orbit team with the design, planning and delivery of regeneration schemes.
Brian Nearney, chief development officer at Orbit, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Andrew into this newly created national role which is fully deserved.
“It recognises the pivotal part he has played and will play in growing our land, contract build and Section 106 pipeline to support our funded ambition in delivering much-needed affordable homes at pace.
“Internal promotions that reward colleagues’ contributions to Orbit are always a proud moment for us.”
Hardy added: “I’m very proud to be taking on this new role at such an exciting time as we work towards our ambitious 2030 new-build and regeneration target.
“I’ve loved working with the team to deliver a real variety of development schemes during my time at Orbit so far, as we continue to invest in the delivery of quality new affordable homes for our customers and communities.
“I’m excited to find more land opportunities for us to deliver new homes, and welcome partnerships with like-minded development partners who are keen to work together to develop the new homes this country needs.”
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