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06/07/2021
Highwood sounds the Changing of the Guard as a new chapter dawns
Since 1987, Highwood has enjoyed a spectacular journey that has propelled the business from small, independent developer to become one of the south’s most respected property companies with numerous high profile, award-winning housing, care and retirement schemes and nationally-acclaimed business growth awards to our name. We’ve also helped to shape the communities we serve and set the benchmark for quality, sensitive and innovative development.
The platform created by the three founding directors and the growth they have led is now ready to be taken on its next journey and this has, in turn, heralded a change in our management structure.
As of today’s date, Malcolm Mintram and Nigel Shannon will now become Non-Executive Directors and continue to advise the board as required with their wealth of knowledge. Nigel Meek relinquishes his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to become Chairman of Highwood in a part-time position. As a consequence of this, we are also pleased to announce that Mark Baskerville has been promoted from Chief Financial Officer to CEO and will lead Highwood into its next exciting phase of growth.
‘After many years at the helm of Highwood, we’re delighted to be taking a step back,’ revealed Nigel Meek. ‘The Group can now go forward with a newly-energised executive board that will be able to take Highwood to further success; naturally all the support that may be needed from the founding shareholders will continue unabated.’
From left to right: Founding Directors, Malcolm Mintram, Nigel Shannon and Nigel Meek
Highwood declared 'One of the 100 Best Companies to work for in 2021'
Mark Baskerville (Highwood CEO) with Malcolm Mintram and Nigel Shannon as Highwood ranks high on the Sunday Times Profit Track 2019
Highwood crowned 'Housebuilder of the Year' in 2019
It’s time to continue the good work
‘Just last month Highwood was recognised again for our achievements in property,’ Mark Baskerville, Highwood’s new CEO, commented. ‘As well as delivering 650 homes in just four years and more than 20 care and retirement schemes in our history, we have been named ‘One of Property’s 5 Best Companies to Work For in 2021’ and ‘One of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in the South-East’ by Best Companies. All that is fitting recognition of the impact Highwood has made on the region’s property sector not to mention the culture our founding directors have created for our workforce.
‘I’m honoured to be taking over the reins from Nigel and very much looking forward to working with our new, empowered Executive Board to deliver ever more considered and innovative developments the Highwood name has become so synonymous with.’