Modular housebuilder ilke Homes has appointed former FTSE 100 chief exec David Scott as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Scott, who was most recently COO at ecommerce business Thread, previously held roles at Tesco and Deliveroo where he was responsible for scaling up operations and driving efficiencies. In his new role, his remit is to drive ilke towards profitability as it looks to ramp up its annual output to 4,000 homes a year.
Giles Carter, CEO at ilke Homes, said: “Bringing someone of David’s calibre and capabilities to ilke Homes will help us progress with our long-term strategic vision of growth. The cross-sectoral expertise that our leadership team boasts means we are able to tap into the efficiencies of manufacturing and digital to realise our ambition to become a top 10 housebuilder.”
Scott added: “Modular housing is a tremendously exciting sector to be in right now, and ilke Homes’ leading position makes my role all the more compelling. House building, and the techniques used to build homes, has remained unchanged for much of the last century. ilke Homes is pioneering a solution that will not only bring much needed additionality to the sector, but also ensure that our housing stock is fit for a net-zero future.”
