Board of Directors

The Crest Nicholson Group operates through its Holding Board with day to day executive operation conducted by the Operating Board.

The Holding Board is responsible for business strategy, risk and oversight of the Operating Board which has responsibility for the day to day operation of the business, and developing strategy for the Holding Board’s input and approval.

The Holding Board has three non-executive directors and two executive directors.

William Rucker

Chairman

William Rucker was appointed as Chairman in September 2011. He is CEO of Lazard in the UK, Chairman of Quintain Estates & Development PLC and Non-Executive Director of Rentokil-Initial.

Malcolm McCaig

Non-Executive Director

Malcolm McCaig joined the board in April 2009. He is Chairman of Kent Reliance Provident Society. He also holds a number of other independent director roles, including London Capital Group, Unum, Renaissance Capital, Jubilee and The House of Lords. He is a former partner with Deloitte as well as Ernst & Young and is a technical specialist in risk management, finance, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, IT and change management.

Pam Alexander, OBE

Non-Executive Director

Pam Alexander, the former Chief Executive of the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), joined the Board of Crest Nicholson on the 5th December 2011. Pam has more than 35 years of experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, having worked closely with boards and government ministers on strategic policy and direction across numerous areas including regeneration and housing, innovation, growth and economic development. Pam is also a non-executive Director of the Design Council, the Academy of Urbanism and Brighton Dome and Festival Ltd.

Stephen Stone

Chief Executive

Stephen Stone joined the Group in 1995 and was appointed to the Board in 1999 becoming Chief Executive on 1st November 2005. Stephen is the Board member responsible for Health & Safety. He is a Chartered Architect with over 30 years experience in the construction and house building industry and in 2011 he joined the (House Builders Federation) HBF Board.

Patrick Bergin

Group Finance Director

Patrick Bergin joined the Group in 2006 and become Group Finance Director in 2011. He is a Chartered Accountant with 17 years experience and has worked in a range of industries and companies including Touche Ross (now Deloitte), Reed Elsevier and British Oxygen Company (BOC), in a range of finance roles.

Stephen Stone

Chief Executive

Patrick Bergin

Group Finance Director

Chris Tinker

Regeneration Chairman

Chris Tinker, a Chartered Builder, joined Crest Estates in 1988. Through the 90's he was instrumental in the acquisition and master planning of several of the Group's major residential projects, leading to his appointment in 2002 as Managing Director of Crest Nicholson Developments. Chris joined the Group Board in 2007 and is now Regeneration Chairman and the Board member responsible for sustainability.

Steve Evans

Group Production Director

Steve Evans was appointed to the Board in January 2011. He had previously served with the Group from 1995 for nine years, being appointed to Production Director and then Managing Director of the Eastern Region. Prior to rejoining the Group in 2009 he was the Chief Executive of the Anderson Group.

Robin Hoyles

Group Land & Planning Director

Robin Hoyles joined the Group in May 2011 and was appointed to the Board in December 2011. He was previously with Countryside Properties for more than 17 years as Managing Director of their Special Projects division. He is a solicitor and prior to joining Countryside was in private practice in London.

Kevin Maguire

Company Secretary

Kevin Maguire joined the Group in March 2008 and become Company Secretary in January 2009. Having a legal background, he is a Chartered Secretary and previously held roles in retail, pensions and technology.