The government housing agency Homes England has confirmed the appointment of Melanie Montanari as its new Chief Operating Officer. The addition comes as the public body readies itself for a demanding year of regional property and infrastructure development.
Montanari joins the executive board during an essential phase for the national developer. The agency is currently refocusing its efforts on collaborating with local authorities, increasing the national housing supply and executing a massive schedule of building and urban regeneration. Her arrival is designed to guarantee that the body possesses the internal capabilities and leadership required to complete large-scale infrastructure projects quickly.
With an extensive background in public and corporate administration, Montanari has spent her career directing major operational setups and overseeing highly complex public works. In her role as Chief Operating Officer, she will be tasked with assisting agency teams and external industry partners to achieve their shared urban planning goals. She will officially assume her duties on 7 September.
The leadership team expressed strong confidence that the new appointment will significantly aid the organisation during a critical phase of operational transformation. Both executives emphasised the vital importance of expanding regional partnerships to secure better community infrastructure.
“I am delighted to welcome Melanie to Homes England as our new Chief Operating Officer. Melanie brings a wealth of operational leadership experience and a strong track record of delivering organisational transformation and performance improvement. As we continue to accelerate delivery and support our partners to achieve ambitious housing and regeneration outcomes, her expertise will be invaluable in ensuring we have the capabilities, systems and support in place to deliver at scale.” Amy Rees CB, Chief Executive of Homes England
“I am thrilled to be joining Homes England at such an important time for the agency. Homes England has a vital role to play in supporting partners to deliver more homes, unlock opportunities and drive regeneration across the country. I look forward to working with colleagues and partners to strengthen how we operate, enabling us to deliver our shared housing and regeneration ambitions and make a lasting difference to communities.” Melanie Montanari, Chief Operating Officer for Homes England
