Taylor Wimpey has appointed a new managing director for its east Scotland business.
Peter Matthews is based at Taylor Wimpey’s Dunfermline office, and has been selected to lead the business and build on operations in locations such as Fife, Edinburgh, the Borders and the Lothians.
Mr Matthews has been with the firm since 2006 and has acted as chairman of Taysec Construction (Ghana), managing director of Taylor Wimpey’s homebuilding business in Gibraltar and most recently managing director of Taylor Wimpey’s business in Newmarket.
He said: "Taylor Wimpey East Scotland is a significant player in the Scottish homebuilding industry. So my vision is to build on this region’s success, and the strength of the current team in Dunfermline, and for us to be the leading residential developer measured by creating value and delivering quality right across the east of Scotland for new home buyers and local communities.
"The business, and indeed the industry, continues to face many challenges which include barriers to growth in new housing supply, affordability and sustainability.
"However, it’s an exciting period to become part of the Scottish homebuilding industry and I’m confident that we can face these opportunities head-on."
Andy Wyles, divisional managing director for Taylor Wimpey in Scotland said: "I’m delighted to welcome Peter to head up the management team of Taylor Wimpey East Scotland. It’s an exciting time for the team and there are many challenges ahead. However, their vision for the business and to be the developer of choice for new home buyers will sit at the core of everything they strive for."
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