Who is Amy Rees? Profile of the New Homes England Leader

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) decision to appoint Amy Rees as the new permanent chief executive of Homes England has taken many in the housing sector by surprise.

The announcement, made last week, was followed by a wave of positive statements from industry figures, commending Rees for her strong track record in delivering transformation.

However, “Who is that?” may have been the immediate reaction of many housebuilders, housing associations, and sector insiders behind closed doors.

Rees, who has never held a role in housing before, is stepping into the position from outside the industry — marking her first foray into this field.

Her appointment raises questions about the future direction of Homes England and suggests the government is looking for a fresh perspective by selecting a leader from beyond the sector’s traditional talent pool.

As the new quango boss, all eyes will be on how Rees translates her experience into results for the agency tasked with driving housing delivery across the country.