Homes England is delighted to announce the appointment of Amy
Rees CB as its new Chief Executive Officer. Amy will lead the
Agency's mission to tackle the housing crisis and accelerate the
delivery of 1.5 million new homes this Parliament.
With a public service career encompassing strategic and
operational leaders across the UK criminal justice system, Amy
brings a track record of driving change and delivering results.
As Chief Executive of His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
(HMPPS), she has led one of the UK's most complex public services
and will now apply that experience to lead delivery, accelerate
transformation, and implement reform—working in close partnership
with stakeholders to deliver the government's agenda.
Reporting to the Homes England Board and accountable to the
Deputy Prime Minister, the Housing Minister and Parliament, Amy
will steer the organisation through a period of vital
transformation, ensuring regionalised delivery, strong
stakeholder partnerships, and unwavering alignment with
government priorities.
This includes overseeing a regionalised operating model designed
to enhance housing outcomes across England and the launch of the
new National Housing Bank, unlocking more than £53 billion of
private investment, to supercharge housing delivery. Her
leadership will enable the Agency's cultural transformation,
ensure sound stewardship of public funds, and strengthen
stakeholder engagement across local and national
government.
Amy joins the Agency after serving as Interim Permanent Secretary
at the Ministry of Justice, where she led Whitehall's largest
department through spending review negotiations and major
operational reforms. Her previous roles include Chief Executive
of Prisons and Probation and Director General for Probation,
Wales and Youth Justice. Amy was awarded Companion of the Bath
(CB) for services to justice earlier this year.
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary said:
Today marks a momentous step for Homes England and I am delighted
that Amy will be leading the charge to help us turn the tide on
the housing crisis.
I know Amy's exceptional leadership and track record makes her
the ideal choice as we work together to build 1.5 million homes,
deliver the biggest expansion in social and affordable housing in
a generation, and raise living standards in every region across
the country.
Housing and Planning Minister said:
I am absolutely delighted that Amy has agreed to take up the role
of Chief Executive of Homes England. Amy is an outstanding
leader with a proven track record of invigorating major public
institutions and delivering complex reforms. She will ensure the
Agency is playing its full part in driving forward the
government's ambitious housebuilding agenda and I very much look
forward to working with her over the coming years.
Pat Ritchie CBE, Chair of Homes England said:
Amy is a truly inspiring appointment. Her energy, clarity of
purpose and operational grip make her ideally placed to lead
Homes England into its next chapter. With housing central to the
UK's growth ambitions, her leadership will drive our strategic
plan, boost delivery, and further embed Homes England as a key
partner across regions.
Amy Rees CB said:
It is a huge privilege to join Homes England and lead those
responsible for delivering such a critical agenda for our
country. The housing crisis is one of the most urgent challenges
facing our country, and I look forward to working closely with
colleagues, government, industry, and communities to deliver the
homes people need.
Notes to editors
- Amy will start her role at Homes England on Monday 8
September 2025.
