Bridges returns to Kier for resi regeneration
David Bridges is returning to Kier as a managing director in its Kier Property business.
Bridges will rejoin the firm on 4 March 2024 to head its residential regeneration arm
He originally joined Kier in 2020 as chief executive of Kier Living and played a key role in the business’s sale to Terra Firma in June 2021.
David Bridges is returning to Kier as a managing director in its Kier Property business.
Bridges will rejoin the firm on 4 March 2024 to head its residential regeneration arm
He originally joined Kier in 2020 as chief executive of Kier Living and played a key role in the business’s sale to Terra Firma in June 2021.
After Kier Living, Bridges worked for Homes England as chief investment officer.
Prior to Kier, Bridges held senior roles at McCarthy Stone, Linden Homes and SEGRO.
He has also served as a board member at Wates Construction, Keepmoat and Taylor Wimpey UK.
Leigh Thomas, group managing director at Kier Property, said: “David brings a wealth of experience in residential and commercial property and will play an integral role in leading our talented residential regeneration team and help drive our growth strategies through our existing joint ventures in the public and private sectors.
“In David’s new role, he will sit on our property board and take overall responsibility for the delivery of all our residential projects.”
Bridges added: “It’s fantastic to be rejoining Kier. I know first-hand what a great company this is, with a people and culture which drives to make a difference. Coupled with my passion to help regenerate towns and cities, I knew this would be a brilliant opportunity.
“Given the strategic focus of the business, I am confident that learnings from my time at Homes England will really help to deliver on the ambitious growth plans of Kier Property in the residential and regeneration sectors. I look forward to getting started in March.”
