Homes England’s director for markets, partners and places to leave

Homes England’s executive director for markets, partners and places, Michael Palin, will leave his role in the new year. Palin has worked at the agency for the past four years. In a social media post announcing his departure, he said he was “hugely proud of having helped shift the agency approach back towards regeneration and a more long-term approach to working with place – both topics that are very close to my heart”. Outgoing chief executive Peter Denton said: “Mike has played an important role in providing executive operational oversight as well as supporting our wider strategic direction. He has developed and led MPP, putting place at the heart of the agency and driving forward partnerships that have helped us to deliver on our mission and that also provide the foundations to support our future delivery across our regions. “Mike decided he wanted to move on to something else earlier this year, but committed to stay through to the end of 2024 given the establishment of the new government. I would like to extend my thanks to Mike for his work within the agency and our communities and wish him the very best on the next step of his career journey.” Jo Nugent, the team’s director for the Midlands, will join the agency’s executive leadership team for MPP while Palin’s successor is appointed.