Verity & Co Homes strengthens senior team with three key appointments
Yorkshire family housebuilder invests in people and future growth as it approaches its 40th year.
Verity & Co Homes has strengthened its senior leadership team with the promotion of Claire Dewhurst to Head of Commercial, alongside the appointments of Maison Mokoena as Head of Land & Planning and Tom Pardey as Technical Director.
The appointments follow Robert Wilkinson’s move into the role of Operations Director and mark an important step in developing the team behind the independent, family-owned housebuilder. As the business approaches its 40th year, the strengthened senior team will help Verity & Co Homes continue to grow thoughtfully while staying close to the values that have guided it for four decades.
Founded as a family business and still family-owned today, Verity & Co Homes has built close to 4,000 homes across Yorkshire and Lancashire. Its continued independence has allowed the company to take a long-term view, building lasting relationships with customers, colleagues, subcontractors and local communities.
Claire joined Verity & Co Homes in January as Senior Quantity Surveyor and has made a significant impression in a short period of time. Her commercial knowledge, positive approach and willingness to support the wider business have made her a valued member of the team from day one.
Her promotion to Head of Commercial recognises the hard work, leadership and commitment she has shown since joining the company. In her new role, Claire will lead the commercial function and work closely with the construction, technical and finance teams across Verity & Co Homes’ developments.
Maison Mokoena joins as Head of Land & Planning, bringing extensive experience in land acquisition and planning. He will help identify and progress the right development opportunities to support the company’s considered approach to growth.
Tom Pardey becomes Technical Director, leading the technical team and overseeing the design and delivery of current and future developments
The three appointments strengthen key areas of the business at an important point in its history. With Robert now leading the company’s operational teams, the new structure is designed to bring commercial, technical, construction, finance, land and planning expertise closer together, supporting the careful delivery of new homes while protecting the quality and attention to detail for which the business is known.
Robert Wilkinson, Operations Director at Verity & Co Homes, said:
“Strong developments begin with strong teams, and these appointments give us experienced leadership across three areas that are fundamental to the future of the business.
“Claire has made an immediate impact since joining us. Her promotion is thoroughly deserved and reflects the knowledge, commitment and positive approach she brings to the team every day.
“Maison and Tom also bring considerable experience to their respective roles. Their appointments will help us strengthen the way our teams work together, from identifying the right land opportunities and navigating the planning process through to the technical and commercial delivery of each development.
“As we enter our 40th year, we are building a leadership team that respects what has made the business successful while ensuring we are well placed for the years ahead.”
Together, the strengthened senior team will support Verity & Co Homes as it progresses its existing developments and considers new opportunities across Yorkshire and Lancashire.
