<p>Gleeson has appointed Guy Gusterson, formerly of St Modwen, as managing director of its Gleeson Land division to power its growth “once market conditions normalise,” it said.</p> <p><span>Gusterson joins the low-cost housebuilder and land promoter following 16 years at St Modwen. He was a member of the company’s executive committee and latterly md for the group’s strategic land and regeneration arm, guiding its development.</span></p><p></p> <p><span>He has amassed more than 25 years’ industry experience in total, previously holding senior positions at Crest Nicholson and Laing Homes. St Modwen said he possessed a proven track record of “delivering strategic growth, developing leadership teams and creating value”.</span></p><p></p> <p><span>James Thomson, Gleeson’s ceo, said: </span><i>“</i><span>I am delighted to welcome Guy to Gleeson. With a wealth of sector experience, Guy will accelerate Gleeson Land’s growth once market conditions normalise and continue to build on its track record of success and strong industry relationships.”</span></p><p></p> <p><span>Gusterson commented: "I am proud to join Gleeson Land. As one of the country’s largest land promotion businesses, I have long-admired the company which is primed for growth once macro-economic conditions improve. I am very much looking forward to playing my part in this exciting future growth.”</span></p><p></p> <p><span>His appointment comes as Gleeson is …