<p>Barratt Developments chief executive Mark Clare has commented on the appointment of Steven Boyes in a new role of chief operating officer at the firm following the resignation of Clive Fenton. </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p>"Steven is one of the most respected operators in the industry and has a wealth of housebuilding experience, having joined the group in 1978," he said. "The revised structure will drive further standardisation, cost efficiency and quality improvement across the Group and underpin the delivery of improved profitability and reduced net debt." </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p>