Homes England has appointed Caroline Patterson as Chief Financial
Officer, completing a series of senior leadership appointments
that position the agency for a significant year of delivery.
Caroline joins at a time when Homes England is sharpening its
focus on supporting local partners, accelerating housing supply
and preparing the groundwork for the National Housing Bank. Her
appointment finalises a refreshed Executive Leadership Team,
bringing together the expertise needed to match the
Agency's evolving regional structure and expanding
remit.
An experienced financial leader, Caroline has built a career
overseeing complex financial operations and guiding organisations
through periods of change. Working alongside the recently
appointed Chief Regional Delivery Officer and Chief Risk Officer,
she will help ensure robust financial stewardship underpins the
agency's ambitions to create more homes and stronger
communities.
Caroline will begin her new role in June.
Amy Rees CB, Chief Executive of Homes England,
said:
Completing our senior team with Caroline's appointment as Chief
Finance Officer gives us the clarity and stability we need at a
pivotal moment for Homes England. With the right leadership in
place, we are better equipped to support our partners, manage
public investment responsibly and drive delivery that makes a
lasting difference to communities across the country.
Caroline Patterson, Chief Finance Officer,
added:
I am excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment for the
agency. As Homes England enters a period of significant
change and ambitious delivery, I am looking forward to playing my
part in ensuring we have the strong financial leadership,
discipline and insight needed to support long-term investment,
effective delivery and value for money. I am really looking
forward to getting started.
ENDS
Notes to editors Caroline
Patterson
Caroline is currently the Chief Finance Officer at the Cabinet
Office covering a multidisciplinary portfolio that includes
Finance, Risk, Estates and Security. Prior to working at the
Cabinet Office, Caroline spent nine years at the Ministry of
Justice where she held a range of Finance Director level roles
covering Finance Business Partnering, Strategic Finance and
Financial Management and Control. She is an experienced leader
and brings a wealth of experience in financial management.
On a more personal level, Caroline has two boys - Charlie age 3
and Cameron age 6 and enjoys fresh air and long-distance
walking.
