Chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency, Robert Napier, today announced that Andy Rose has been appointed as Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Agency on a permanent basis.

Currently a Partner at AgFe, a leading specialist European debt advisor and asset manager, Mr Rose has a strong commercial and financial background and over 20 years' experience in both the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on infrastructure finance.


Mr Napier, Chairman of the HCA, said: "I am delighted to have found someone of Andy’s background, with huge experience of both the public and private sectors, to undertake the critical role of leading the Agency on a permanent basis. Andy brings with him outstanding leadership skills and the Board and I were impressed by his vision for the HCA, as a key delivery agency for Government."

Mr Rose said: "The HCA has an enviable reputation built on strong commercial, social and regulatory expertise, and above all a track record of delivery. It is clear that continued delivery in the sector depends on the ever closer integration of the public and private sectors, and with my experience of both I am extremely excited by the opportunity to lead the Agency into the future."

(CD/GK)