# Barratt Developments appoints Mike Scott as new CFO

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/barratt-developments-appoints-mike-scott-as-new-cfo/4121005509
- Published: 2021-06-29T07:13:58+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[Barratt Developments PLC](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/barratt-developments/bdev.l)**(
LON:BDEV) has announced the appointment of Mike Scott as an Executive Director and
Chief Financial Officer. The date he will join Barratt is currently being finalised
and will be announced in due course.

Mike Scott, who is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Countryside Properties
PLC (“Countryside”), has extensive experience in the housebuilding sector, having
joined Countryside as Group Financial Controller in 2014. During the past seven 
years, Mike has overseen a period of significant growth at Countryside, including
the Group’s IPO in February 2016 and the acquisition of Westleigh Homes in April
2018. Prior to joining Countryside, Mike held a number of senior finance roles from
2010 until 2014 at J. Sainsbury Plc, including latterly as Head of Investor Relations.
Mike qualified as a chartered accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2002.

> **Mike Scott said:** “I am delighted to be joining Barratt as Chief Financial 
> Officer. I have long admired Barratt’s commitment to delivering high-quality, 
> sustainable homes and I join a business in a strong financial position. I look
> forward to working with the Barratt team as we continue to deliver operational
> improvements across the business, whilst maintaining industry-leading standards
> in [sustainability](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/sustainability-green-stocks-news),
> quality and service.”

As previously announced, Jessica White will step down from the Board on 30 June 
2021 and thereafter David Thomas, Barratt Group Chief Executive, who previously 
held the role of Barratt Chief Financial Officer for six years until July 2015, 
will assume temporary responsibility for the finance function. He will be supported
by John Flynn, Group Operations Financial Controller and Jonathan Rumble, Group 
Financial Controller.

The following information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph LR9.6.13R
of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority. Mike Scott has held the
following directorships in a publicly quoted company in the previous five years:

Countryside Properties PLC: October 2018 to current

> **John Allan, Chairman of Barratt Developments, said**: “Mike has a deep understanding
> of the housebuilding industry and we are delighted that he has agreed to bring
> his very relevant financial and operational expertise to Barratt.  Mike will work
> closely with our experienced management team to reinforce Barratt’s position as
> the country’s leading housebuilder, whilst driving further value creation through
> a continued focus on our medium-term targets.”

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