L&G Modular Homes appoints interim CFO

Legal & General has appointed Ben Ashby to the role of interim chief financial officer of its modular housing business. Current CFO Lance Gillett has announced his retirement. He was appointed to the position in 2021, after three years in the modular housing business. Initially, Gillett was a strategic planning consultant and he developed a financial programme and budget. Later, as chief financial officer, he led the finance and programme management team. Ashby (pictured) joins L&G Modular Homes from L&G Group, where he was head of accounting and reporting. His previous roles include director of financial reporting and control for international markets at Bupa and head of finance for British Airways’ Heathrow operations. Rosie Toogood, chief executive of L&G Modular Homes, said: “Lance Gillett has decided to retire from his role as chief financial officer. On behalf of the whole team, I would like to thank Lance for the fantastic contribution he has made to the growth of the business during his time with us and wish him a long and happy retirement.” To send feedback, e-mail akanksha.soni@eg.co.uk or tweet @AkankshaEG or @EGPropertyNews