Construction News
08/10/2024
Harron Homes Yorkshire Appoints New MD
Harron Homes Yorkshire has appointed Neil Reaney as Managing Director.
Neil, 55, has worked in the housebuilding industry for more than 30 years for both public and private companies and has a varied background ranging from customer services to technical services, land and operations.
Neil's impressive track record includes significantly raising customer satisfaction levels across a number of businesses. In his last role he helped achieve 5* industry accreditation from 3* performance in a little over a year. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge of the northern market having worked across Yorkshire, North East and North West for many years.
He said: "The homes Harron builds are first class. What I have seen so far is on a different level and I can’t wait to get stuck in, be creative and make a difference. I am looking forward to ensuring this business is a finely tuned machine and is recognised for both quality and service and for being a great place to work.
"I believe that people are a business’ greatest strength, and I will be spending time on their empowerment and development, nurturing mindset, culture and bringing the best out of each and every one of them. We have so much potential in our ranks in terms of passion, capability, knowledge and flair that inevitably produces the sought after homes they create.
"My goal is to continue to deliver a quality product, keeping people safe in their work environment, produce first class customer service and ensure Harron Homes is at the forefront of our industry."
Neil, 55, has worked in the housebuilding industry for more than 30 years for both public and private companies and has a varied background ranging from customer services to technical services, land and operations.
Neil's impressive track record includes significantly raising customer satisfaction levels across a number of businesses. In his last role he helped achieve 5* industry accreditation from 3* performance in a little over a year. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge of the northern market having worked across Yorkshire, North East and North West for many years.
He said: "The homes Harron builds are first class. What I have seen so far is on a different level and I can’t wait to get stuck in, be creative and make a difference. I am looking forward to ensuring this business is a finely tuned machine and is recognised for both quality and service and for being a great place to work.
"I believe that people are a business’ greatest strength, and I will be spending time on their empowerment and development, nurturing mindset, culture and bringing the best out of each and every one of them. We have so much potential in our ranks in terms of passion, capability, knowledge and flair that inevitably produces the sought after homes they create.
"My goal is to continue to deliver a quality product, keeping people safe in their work environment, produce first class customer service and ensure Harron Homes is at the forefront of our industry."
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