Rob Noel joins Taylor Wimpey as non-exec

Landsec boss Rob Noel has been appointed as a new independent non-executive director at housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. Noel will leave Landsec in 2020 after eight years as its chief executive. He will take up the non-executive directorship from 1 October. Upon his appointment to the board, Noel will also become a member of the audit committee and the nomination committee. Kevin Beeston, chairman of Taylor Wimpey, said: “Rob has a deep understanding of the property sector and a strong track record of success as the chief executive of Landsec, all of which will provide an excellent fit for our board’s current skill set and balance.” To send feedback, e-mail pui-guan.man@egi.co.uk or tweet @PuiGuanM or @estatesgazette