Alan Rubenstein appointed as new NHBC chair

NHBC has today announced the appointment of Alan Rubenstein as its new chair from June 1 2020.

Rubenstein, who is currently serving on NHBC’s board as a non-executive director, has more than 30 years’ experience in pensions, insurance, asset management and investment banking. He was chief executive of the Pension Protection Fund between 2009 and 2018, protecting the pension entitlements of approximately 11 million members of Defined Benefit Schemes in the UK. He is also a non-executive director at esure group plc and chair of the investment sub-committee for the British Coal staff superannuation scheme.

Isabel Hudson is stepping down as NHBC chair after serving three full terms in office since 2011.

Commenting on his appointment Rubenstein said:“NHBC is a truly unique organisation and I am delighted to be appointed as chair. I am taking the reins at an extraordinary time but have already been impressed with the professionalism and commitment of our staff as we cope with the constraints and uncertainties that Covid-19 has brought. NHBC has always been focused on new home quality and this will continue as we work with the industry to tackle the challenges ahead.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Isabel Hudson on …