Harron Homes appoints James Poynor as the new group managing director, following the retirement of Ian Pendlebury after ten years with the company.
- James Poynor brings a wealth of experience from leading roles at Taylor Wimpey, Redfrow, Countrywide, and Barratt, enhancing Harron Homes’ leadership.
- The company, established in 1993, is renowned for building family homes in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire, driven by its strong heritage and agile business model.
- James Poynor aims to strengthen customer focus, drive consistency, and expand Harron Homes’ operational reach, enhancing its status in the housing market.
- He emphasises the importance of strategic growth and positioning Harron Homes as the employer and builder of choice amidst market challenges.
Harron Homes has made a significant leadership change by appointing James Poynor as the new group managing director, succeeding Ian Pendlebury, who retired after a decade of impactful service. Poynor transitions from his role at Taylor Wimpey, where he led the Manchester operations. His extensive leadership experience also includes tenures at Redfrow, Countrywide, and Barratt, which positions him uniquely to guide Harron Homes into its next phase.
Founded in Yorkshire in 1993, Harron Homes has established a strong reputation for constructing quality family homes across key regions such as Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. The company operates from two regional offices located in Leeds and Barlborough, near Chesterfield. It has built its success on a foundation of beautiful design and strategic site selection, ensuring its homes are situated in desirable locations.
James Poynor expressed his enthusiasm for joining Harron Homes, highlighting his appreciation for the company’s design ethos and the dedication of its personnel. He stated, ‘I was already familiar with Harron Homes and impressed by the beautiful designs and handpicked locations. Having now spent time getting to know the people behind the scenes I’m inspired by the commitment and desire to succeed.’
Poynor’s leadership agenda includes driving operational consistency, enhancing offerings, and strategically expanding Harron Homes’ regional footprint. His approach is focused on overcoming current market challenges, which he sees as an opportunity to unlock the company’s potential by prioritising customer needs and strengthening the business’s market position.
In his strategic vision, Poynor underscores the significance of Harron Homes’ strong heritage and its capacity for agility in adapting to market demands. He aims to leverage these qualities to make Harron Homes the preferred employer and builder, building on its established reputation for constructing homes in highly sought-after locations. He commented, ‘With a strong heritage, ability to be agile when needed and a reputation for building in the most sought after locations we have the foundations of a very exciting future.’
James Poynor’s appointment as managing director marks a new chapter for Harron Homes, building on its legacy and steering towards strategic growth.
