Owl Group appoints new CFO as Midlands housebuilding pipeline grows
Midlands housebuilder Owl Group has appointed Steve Breslin as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, with the former Lovell Partnerships board member joining as the business continues to develop its land pipeline across the region.
Breslin will oversee the group’s financial strategy across its Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships operations.
Owl Group appoints former Lovell Partnerships finance director
Breslin brings more than 20 years’ experience in construction and housebuilding finance to the role.
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His previous positions include senior finance roles at Taylor Wimpey and Galliford Try Partnerships, followed by Lovell Partnerships, where he was a member of the main board.
Breslin will work with Owl Group’s regional managing directors, Paul Breen in the West Midlands and Mike Kelly in the East Midlands.
“This is an exciting opportunity to join an established business with ambitious plans,” says Steve. “Owl’s growth over the past year has been impressive, and it has built a strong pipeline of land opportunities to keep that momentum going.
“The Group has a talented team in place and there’s a real sense of energy around the business.
“Working closely with our two regional MDs, Paul Breen (West Midlands) and Mike Kelly (East Midlands), I’m looking forward to building on what has already been achieved and helping shape the next phase of growth,” adds Steve.
New CFO to oversee housebuilding finances
The appointment gives Breslin responsibility for the financial strategy supporting Owl Group’s residential development activity across the Midlands.
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The group operates through its Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships brands, with its land pipeline providing the basis for further housing development.
Breslin’s experience spans both private housebuilding and partnerships, including his previous role at Lovell Partnerships.
Owl Group continues Midlands housing development
Owl Group said Breslin will work with its regional teams as the business progresses its development pipeline across the West and East Midlands.
Amanda Bishop, Group Growth Director at Owl Group, said: “Bringing someone of Steve’s calibre into the business is an important step forward. We’ve grown considerably over recent years, but we’re also very clear that there is much more we want to achieve.
“Steve has operated at the highest level within our industry and brings the financial and commercial partnerships experience we need as we move into that next stage.
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“His appointment reflects both the scale of our ambitions, and the business Owl is becoming. We are delighted to welcome Steve to the Group and are confident about what we can achieve together,” concludes Amanda.
