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UK Homebuilder Vistry Names Rob Woodward as Chair
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 17, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 17, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 17, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 17, 2026
Vistry Group has appointed Rob Woodward as non-executive chair effective May 13, as outgoing chair and CEO Greg Fitzgerald steps down post-AGM while retaining his CEO role until a successor is found. Woodward brings extensive public and private sector leadership experience, notably chairing the UK M
March 17 (Reuters) - British homebuilder Vistry Group on Tuesday appointed Rob Woodward as its non-executive chair, effective May 13, as the search for a chief executive continues.
Woodward, who was CEO at real estate firm STV Group for a decade till 2017, will replace outgoing chair and CEO Greg Fitzgerald, who is set to retire after the company's annual general meeting in May.
Woodward has held multiple executive roles across companies and governing bodies, including serving as the chair of the UK's Met Office Board from 2018 to 2024.
Fitzgerald will continue to serve as CEO until a successor is appointed.
The homebuilder, facing challenges in a subdued housing market, earlier this month warned of lower margins for fiscal 2026.
(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Vistry Group has appointed Rob Woodward as its new non-executive chair, effective May 13.
Rob Woodward will begin his role as non-executive chair of Vistry Group on May 13.
Rob Woodward is replacing outgoing chair and CEO Greg Fitzgerald, who is retiring after the annual general meeting in May.
Vistry Group is facing challenges in a subdued housing market and has warned of lower margins for fiscal 2026.
Greg Fitzgerald will continue serving as CEO until a successor is appointed.
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