Housebuilder appoints South West commercial director

Housebuilder Persimmon Homes has appointed a new commercial director for Cornwall and West Devon.

David Cook joins the company with extensive experience in the construction industry, having previously worked with Wain Homes in the same region.

He brings a wealth of knowledge from his career, which spans over 14 years in various senior commercial roles at other PLC developers such as Redrow and Barratt Homes.

In his new position David will be responsible for overseeing the commercial operations and the day-to-day management of a team of nine based out of the region’s head office in Plymouth.

His role includes supporting the business’s planning process, setting commercial targets, and analysing performance, including overseeing all estimating, buying, and quantity surveying functions.

David, who moved to the area nine years ago, described the role as a ‘fantastic opportunity’ as the company drives forward improvements in areas such as build quality, customer care, and relationships with external stakeholders.

He said: “I am thrilled to be joining Persimmon at such an exciting time for the business in Cornwall and West Devon.

“The strides the company has made recently, particularly with its build quality and customer service, presented an opportunity that was impossible to pass up.

“I look forward to working with the region’s managing director and the leadership team to continue our focus in these key areas as we continue our significant period of growth across the region.

“There have already been a number of significant positive changes in the business, and I am eager to contribute to this momentum in the coming months and years.”