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RNS Number : 2134V  Vistry Group PLC  04 March 2026

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4 March 2026

Vistry Group PLC

Executive Chair and CEO to retire

 

Vistry Group PLC ("Vistry", the "Group" or the "Company") announces that Greg
Fitzgerald has informed the Board that he intends to retire from the Company.
Greg's retirement will see the separation of the Chair and CEO roles.

His tenure as Chair will conclude at the AGM on 13 May 2026. Greg will
continue to serve as CEO for up to 12 months, or until a successor is
appointed.

A search for Greg's successor as CEO has commenced, and in anticipation of
Greg's eventual retirement as CEO, the Board has a detailed CEO succession
plan which will enable an effective transition of responsibilities.

Greg Fitzgerald, Executive Chair and CEO of Vistry Group said: "It has been a
privilege to work with such dedicated colleagues to transform the business to
become the leading provider of affordable, mixed tenure housing in the
country. It is an exciting time for Vistry as it focuses on addressing the
chronic affordable housing shortage. After over 45 years in the sector, it is
the right time for me to retire and I am confident that Vistry will go from
strength to strength well into the future."

 

Rob Woodward, Senior Independent and Non-Executive Director of Vistry Group,
said: "On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Greg for his outstanding
contribution to Vistry since 2017 and to the sector over his illustrious
career. During his time with Vistry, he has played a pivotal role in its
strategic transformation by leading the turnaround of Bovis; the acquisition
of Linden Homes and the Galliford Try partnerships business to create Vistry;
the acquisition of Countryside; and the strategic step to focus on
partnerships. The Company is now well positioned for growth and is set to play
a key role in the increased supply of high-quality affordable homes in the UK.
His legacy and impact across the UK housing sector cannot be understated. We
look forward to continuing to work with him until his departure, driving the
success of the business, and we wish him well in his forthcoming retirement."

 

Further updates will be given in due course, including the date on which Greg
will step down from the Board. Following his retirement, Greg will act as a
special adviser for 12 months, ensuring the Group continues to benefit from
his extensive experience.

 

Notes to editors

 

Greg began his career in construction through an apprenticeship route and is
widely recognised for his deep operational expertise, commercial focus, and
longstanding leadership in the UK housebuilding sector. Greg was Chief
Executive of Galliford Try PLC from 2005 to 2015, having previously been
Managing Director of its house building division. Prior to this, he was a
founder and later, Managing Director of Midas Homes, which was acquired by
Galliford Try PLC in 1997. As Chief Executive, he transformed Galliford Try
PLC from a building contractor into a well-respected housebuilding and
construction business, which included the acquisition of Linden Homes in 2007.
Greg was Executive Chair of Galliford Try PLC before becoming Non-Executive
Chair. In addition, he served as Non-Executive Director of the National House
Building Council.

 

The remuneration arrangements in relation to Greg's departure from the Company
will be disclosed on the Company's website at the appropriate time in
accordance with section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006.

 

There is no further information to be declared in accordance with LR 6.4.6.

 

For further information please contact:

 Vistry Group PLC

 Tim Lawlor, Chief Financial Officer           020 3048 3393

 Kate Moy, Group Investor Relations Director

 FTI Consulting

 Richard Mountain                              020 3727 1340

 

Vistry Group PLC's legal entity identifier is 2138001KOWN7CG9SLK53.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
the Market Abuse Regulation. The person responsible for arranging the release
of this announcement on behalf of Vistry is Clare Bates, Chief People Officer
& General Counsel.

 

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