Leading home builder, Persimmon Homes East Midlands has appointed Steve Matthews as sales director for the region.

Steve (40) joins Persimmon from Stamford Homes and with more than eight year’s house-building industry experience. He began his career in the RAF and moved into housebuilding sector, successfully progressed through the ranks to associate sales director at Stamford Homes before taking on his current position as sales director for Persimmon Homes.

As part of his new remit, Steve will be responsible for the ongoing progression of sales at each site as well as ensuring each development is well prepared prior to opening. He will also be accountable for more than 40 members of staff which includes advisers and field sales managers.

Commenting on his appointment, Steve said: “I am already really enjoying my new role. My primary aim is to boost Persimmon’s presence throughout the East Midlands region while at the same time, helping build on our recent successes.

“I look forward to putting my knowledge of the area and my skills to good use in what promises to be my most exciting and challenging role to date.”

Adrian Evans, managing director for the company adds: “As a region we are launching a number of exciting projects in this year and Steve is a welcome addition to our team. His experience within the industry will prove to be invaluable to our sales strategy and I am looking forward to what the forthcoming months will bring.”

Steve lives in Bourne is married with two children.

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