John White was appointed Group Chairman in April 2006, previously having been Group Chief Executive since 1993. He has spent all his working life in the housing industry. After joining Persimmon in 1979 he was responsible for establishing the Group's operations in the Midlands, following which he was appointed Regional Chairman for the South. Mr White was appointed to the Board in 1986 and is Chairman of the Nomination Committee and Risk Committee.
Persimmon plc, one of the UK's leading housebuilders, was established by Life President, Duncan Davidson in 1972. Persimmon plc was first quoted on the London Stock Exchange in 1985. The Group's head office is based in Fulford, York.
In January 2006, the company completed the acquisition of Westbury Plc. Previous major acquisitions include the Beazer Group in March 2001 and the Ideal Homes group of companies in February 1996.
The Persimmon Homes business is the core operation and has regional Persimmon offices from Exeter to Edinburgh, building a wide range of property types. In addition, the Charles Church business operates from the regional offices and provides a range of exclusive homes, in both modern and traditional styles.
The Westbury Partnerships business focuses on social housing, in conjunction with Space4, their timber frame manufacturing operation. By working closely with Housing Associations, this business aims to offer solutions to some of the affordable housing problems the Government wishes to resolve.
Persimmon Partnerships Scotland builds quality, affordable homes for a wide range of purchasers and has built an enviable track record across Scotland since 2001
Persimmon plc, one of the UK's leading housebuilders, was established by Life President, Duncan Davidson in 1972. Persimmon plc was first quoted on the London Stock Exchange in 1985. The Group's head office is based in Fulford, York.
In January 2006, the company completed the acquisition of Westbury Plc. Previous major acquisitions include the Beazer Group in March 2001 and the Ideal Homes group of companies in February 1996.
The Persimmon Homes business is the core operation and has regional Persimmon offices from Exeter to Edinburgh, building a wide range of property types. In addition, the Charles Church business operates from the regional offices and provides a range of exclusive homes, in both modern and traditional styles.
The Westbury Partnerships business focuses on social housing, in conjunction with Space4, their timber frame manufacturing operation. By working closely with Housing Associations, this business aims to offer solutions to some of the affordable housing problems the Government wishes to resolve.
Persimmon Partnerships Scotland builds quality, affordable homes for a wide range of purchasers and has built an enviable track record across Scotland since 2001
