Henry Boot (BOOT): CEO succession
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8 May 2026 · Successor named; handover timing to be announced · −4% until the next step
A further update confirming the timing of these changes will be made in due course.
21 May 2026 · Successor named; HBD MD now filled · −12% until the next step
Reporting directly to Tim Roberts, and representing HBD at ExCo and Investment Committee, Hamer will now become a permanent member of both committees.
22 Sep 2026 · Hutchinson CEO; review under way · +2% since
I intend to share my thoughts and set out an evolved strategy, including new medium-term financial targets, no later than our full year results in early 2027.
CEO succession
Hutchinson CEO; review under way
Next: Refreshed strategy and new medium-term targets at full-year results
Every step · 3
- 8 May 2026 Successor named; handover timing to be announced – A further update confirming the timing of these changes will be made in due course. ↗
- 21 May 2026 Successor named; HBD MD now filled – Reporting directly to Tim Roberts, and representing HBD at ExCo and Investment Committee, Hamer will now become a permanent member of both committees. ↗
- 22 Sep 2026 Hutchinson CEO; review under way – I intend to share my thoughts and set out an evolved strategy, including new medium-term financial targets, no later than our full year results in early 2027. ↗
What is happening
Henry Boot: CEO succession – Hutchinson CEO; review under way. ['Hutchinson CEO; review under way']
- In short
- Tim Roberts' departure and Ed Hutchinson's succession were announced on 8 May 2026. Hutchinson is now CEO and is reviewing the group. Medium-term guidance is not reaffirmed. Priorities are unlocking value, cutting borrowings and efficiency, with a refreshed strategy due by early 2027.
- Announced
- 8 May 2026 · Successor named; handover timing to be announced
- Latest
- 22 Sep 2026 · Hutchinson CEO; review under way
- Timing
- No later than full-year results in early 2027
- Handover
- Tim will work alongside Ed to provide a comprehensive handover
- HBD MD
- Hamer Boot appointed permanent HBD MD on 21 May 2026; joined HBD in 2013 from CBRE
- Prior HBD role
- Executive Director - Investment and Funding for six years; led HBD's Strategic Board from December 2025
- New CEO
- Ed Hutchinson, took over leadership in summer 2026
- Review
- Comprehensive review under way; evolved strategy and new medium-term targets
- Priorities
- Unlock value, reduce borrowings, improve operational efficiency
- Medium-term guidance
- Not reaffirmed while review is ongoing
What comes next
Refreshed strategy and new medium-term targets at full-year results.
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