New Leader in Charge: Amy Rees assumes role as CEO of Homes England
New CEO Appointed to Address England's Housing Crisis
Amy Rees CB has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Homes England, a government agency tasked with addressing the housing crisis in England. She will begin her role on Monday, 8th September 2025.
Amy Rees, a seasoned public servant, brings a wealth of experience to her new position. She has previously served as interim permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice and as chief executive of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). In recognition of her services to justice, she was awarded the Companion of the Bath (CB) earlier this year [1][2].
In her new role, Amy Rees is responsible for leading Homes England’s mission to tackle the national housing crisis and deliver 1.5 million new homes over the current Parliamentary term [1][3]. Key priorities under her leadership will include:
- Rolling out Homes England’s new regional operating model to improve housing outcomes across England.
- Launching the National Housing Bank, expected to unlock over £53 billion in private investment to accelerate homebuilding.
- Leading a cultural transformation within Homes England, safeguarding public funds, and enhancing engagement with both local and national government partners.
- Strengthening partnerships with industry and communities to deliver the government's ambitious housebuilding agenda, including the biggest expansion in social and affordable housing in a generation.
Amy Rees will report directly to the Homes England Board and be accountable to the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, the Housing Minister, and Parliament [1][2]. She has expressed her commitment to working closely with various stakeholders to meet the urgent challenge of the housing crisis in England [1][2].
Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, is delighted about Amy Rees' appointment, highlighting her exceptional leadership and track record as reasons for her being the ideal choice for Homes England [1][2]. Pat Ritchie CBE, Chair of Homes England, finds Amy Rees to be a truly inspiring appointment, believing her energy, clarity of purpose, and operational grip make her ideally placed to lead Homes England [1][2].
Amy Rees has expressed her enthusiasm about joining Homes England and leading the effort to deliver the homes people need [1][2]. With her extensive background in public service and her commitment to addressing the housing crisis, Amy Rees is poised to make a significant impact in her new role.
- Amy Rees, in her new role as the CEO of Homes England, will lead the mission to tackle England's housing crisis, focusing on securing financing for homebuilding through the launch of the National Housing Bank.
- As the CEO of Homes England, Amy Rees will partner with the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, and other stakeholders to deliver 1.5 million new homes, reforming the agency's regional operating model and enhancing its engagement with various government partners.
