<p>Allison Homes has picked Rob Roger as its chairman.</p> <p>Roger, who will work with ceo John Anderson, has a range of experience within development and property and beyond. His career spans roles in strategy, finance, operations and business development.</p> <p>He is currently chairman of iQ Student Accommodation, joining the business as ceo in June 2016. During his tenure, he has helped double the size of the company, with annual growth of more than 6%.</p> <p>Previously to this, the chartered accountant was ceo of Spire Healthcare for five years. He was also cfo at Tussauds Group for nine years which was sold to Merlin Entertainments.</p> <p>John Anderson noted Roger’s “wealth of experience” from outside of housebuilding. “That sits perfectly with our strategy of turning Allison Homes into a retail business – a business that is focused on its customers and their <span>lifestyle goals, not a traditional builder of bricks and mortar.</span></p><p></p> <p>“Rob will help me reshape the culture of Allison Homes into a company focused on positive, long-term relationships. It is that cultural shift, coupled with PIMCO’s substantial financial support, that will help us achieve our growth ambitions.”</p> <p>In November it was announced that Allison, formerly Larkfleet Group’s housebuilding business, had …