Gareth Owen, Land Director for Greater Manchester and Merseyside

Gleeson Homes appoints new Land Director for its Greater Manchester and Merseyside region

Gleeson Homes, the affordable high-quality housebuilder, is delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth J. Owen as Land Director for the Greater Manchester and Merseyside region.

Gareth brings over 30 years of experience in the housebuilding industry, with more than 20 of those years spent in director-level roles. With extensive expertise in the North West and knowledge spanning the wider North of England, Gareth will be responsible for growing the region's land pipeline in support of Gleeson’s ambitious growth targets to reach 3,000 annual completions in the medium term.

His leadership in critical land acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives are set to make a positive mark on the region following his most recent role as Divisional Land Director for the North of England at McCarthy Stone.

Gareth’s career began with an impressive 18-year tenure at Taylor Wimpey, where he strengthened his skills in land buying and team leadership leaving as the North West Land and Planning Director. Gareth’s expertise extends beyond traditional land acquisition with previous experience in a Land and Partnerships role. His time as Land and Partnerships Manager at Keepmoat allowed him to develop a deep understanding of Affordable Housing and partnership initiatives – an area that aligns closely with Gleeson’s Partnerships model.  

"We welcome Gareth to the Gleeson Homes team. His wealth of experience, particularly within the North West, aligns perfectly with our plans to strengthen our regional land pipeline. Gareth’s insights and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to develop our presence in this region, delivering highly affordable, quality homes across Greater Manchester and Merseyside."

Gareth Roberts, Regional Managing Director at Gleeson Homes

"I’m pleased to join Gleeson Homes, a company with a legacy of transforming communities through high-quality homes that are affordable to everyone. I look forward to contributing to Gleeson’s vision and working collaboratively with the team to deliver exceptional results."

Gareth Owen, Land Director for Greater Manchester and Merseyside