Dandara has appointed Jackie Coulthard as chief financial officer for its housebuilding division.
Coulthard, who has more than three decades of experience across the automotive, manufacturing and residential property sectors, spent more than 16 years at Taylor Wimpey, holding a number of senior positions. More recently, she spent 14 months at Crest Nicholson as finance director for one of its divisions.
In her new role, Coulthard will be based in the company’s Milton Keynes office and oversee the financial performance and strategic direction of the national housebuilding business.
Coulthard said: “I’m proud of the path I’ve taken – starting on a Youth Training Scheme in the early ’90s to eventually leading multimillion pound housing operations. My journey’s never been textbook, but I’ve always believed that with the right mindset, finance can be a force for clarity and positive change. Dandara has the dynamism and ambition which is what drew me to the business and role. Being part of the board allows me to help steer that narrative in a meaningful way.”
Trevor Dempsey, CEO of Dandara, added: “Jackie brings a rare hybrid of sharp financial intellect and real-world operational leadership. She doesn’t just read a balance sheet – she reads the business. Her time as an MD gives her a unique perspective that will help drive Dandara’s strategic decision-making forward with confidence and clarity and we’re thrilled to welcome her.”
