Ben Leather takes the helm at Keepmoat’s West Midlands and Southwest regions, bringing a wealth of experience to the role.
- With 20 years in the housing industry, Leather is set to innovate and lead new strategic initiatives.
- Previously at Spitfire Homes, Leather aims to enhance land acquisition and tackle brownfield regeneration.
- The appointment aligns with Keepmoat’s vision to deliver sustainable housing solutions and strong community ties.
- Keepmoat is ambitiously planning to build 4,000 net-zero homes, with key developments in the pipeline.
Ben Leather has stepped into the position of regional managing director for Keepmoat’s West Midlands and Southwest sectors. He brings two decades of experience in the house-building industry, having honed his skills in expanding business operations and cultivating partnerships. Previously, Leather spent ten years at Solihull-based Spitfire Homes as managing director, where he built a robust track record in securing new land opportunities.
His new role at Keepmoat is not just about leadership but also about fostering innovation in land acquisition and tackling the challenges of regenerating brownfield sites to develop affordable housing. This move is significant, considering the West Midlands and Southwest regions have turned into flagship areas for Keepmoat, achieving notable successes in recent years.
Leather, reflecting on his new position, stated, “I have a strong track record sourcing and securing new land opportunities and I look forward to bringing my expertise from previous roles as both land director and managing director.” His appointment supports Keepmoat’s objective of improving the quality of new homes, thus creating lasting communities for future generations.
Charlotte Goode, divisional chair at Keepmoat, highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development, with the West Midlands and Southwest team currently active across five operational sites. In the past year, they have completed 240 new homes, specialising in brownfield land development. Keepmoat is set on building 4,000 future homes with net-zero carbon emissions, including the notable Winterstoke Gate project in Weston-super-Mare.
Goode expressed enthusiasm about Leather’s arrival, noting that his experience would be instrumental in advancing the company’s goals to regenerate areas and elevate relationships with landowners, fostering thriving, sustainable communities.
With Ben Leather at the forefront, Keepmoat is poised to advance its mission of creating sustainable and affordable housing communities.
