We are delighted to welcome Louise Buckton as our new Construction Director.
Louise will join our Homes and Development Team, providing leadership support to the Technical, Construction and Affordable Delivery Teams.
Louise joins the Group after 3 years at Equans, where she was New Build Director. She has worked in the industry for 26 years and brings a wealth of knowledge in housing and construction, previously working for Beyond Housing, Kier and Esh Construction.
Louise will lead on the delivery of our ambitious Homes and Development growth plan, which involves the construction of 400 new build homes per year. The homes will be available for outright sale, Affordable Rent, Rent to Buy and Shared Ownership.
Speaking of her appointment, Louise said: “I’m delighted to be joining Gentoo at what is an exciting and evolving time for the organisation. Having worked with Gentoo closely throughout my career, I am looking forward to having a positive impact on decision making here and guiding the Homes and Development Team to create brilliant new homes for customers and tenants.”
Joanne Gordon, Homes and Development Director at Gentoo said: “It is a pleasure to welcome Louise to Gentoo. Her work and achievements at our partner organisations show she has outstanding knowledge and skills in the housing sector and will be a brilliant addition to Gentoo.”
