Roper named new chairman at Persimmon's south west division

Major housebuilder Persimmon Homes has promoted Julian Roper to the role of chairman of its South West division, taking over from Liam Scott, who is becoming deputy UK managing director and UK director at subsidiary Charles Church.

Roper has a long standing history with Persimmon and has recently been regional managing director of the south west.

He has also served as managing director of Persimmon's Wessex business since 2020.

His career began as an apprentice carpenter with Beazer Homes and there he progressed to contracts manager, before joining Persimmon prior to the Beazer acquisition.

Roper said he was looking forward to working with all the businesses in the region so the company can "leave a positive and lasting legacy" at each and every one of its sites.

"I am so thankful to the Persimmon team for placing their faith in me with this role and I’m eager to apply my experience to drive further growth and operational excellence for the division. I am confident that together, we will continue to achieve new heights," he added.

"I look forward to contributing to the continued successes of Persimmon across the South West division."

Persimmon's Wessex business has live sites in Swindon, Witney, Grove, Warminster, Malmesbury, and Didcot.

Both Roper and Scott start their new roles in January.