Sunderland-based Avant Homes North East has strengthened its finance team with the appointment of a finance director to further enable the housebuilder’s regional expansion.
Michael Lynch, who joins from Dandara, has more than 30 years’ experience in accountancy within the housebuilding, manufacturing and automotive sectors.
In his new role, he is responsible for Avant Homes North East’s financial reporting, controls and operational analysis as the business expands its footprint throughout the region.
Commenting on his appointment, Michael said: “Avant Homes has a clear strategic expansion plan for further developing the business across the North East.
“I have joined a highly experienced team and look forward to playing my part in enabling the business to continue on its growth trajectory.”
Avant Homes North East currently has nine live developments ranging from North Tyneside to Teesside with many more due to start as the business continues to implement its growth plans.
Welcoming Michael to the business, Avant Homes North East managing director, Don Anderson, said: “Michael is an excellent addition to our business who has the necessary experience and commercial acumen to lead our finance team. He will play a pivotal role in further enabling our growth throughout the region.”
The Avant Homes Group currently operates across the Midlands, north of England and Scotland from eight regional operating businesses.
At present, the housebuilder employs more than 600 people with ambition to grow further across its existing regions and beyond, creating communities and providing employment opportunities for many.
Avant Homes Group has a medium-term strategic objective to sell more than 6,000 new homes per annum.
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