New face takes on housbuilder’s West region

Housebuilder Barratt Developments has appointed Ian Menham as its new regional managing director for the company’s West region, replacing Chris Burton who is retiring after more than 30 years in the business.

Mr Menham, pictured, will be responsible for Barratt’s operations in the South West of England, where the company operates under the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands.

He joined Barratt Developments in 2015 and heads up the David Wilson South West division, one of the three divisions within Barratt’s West region. He has worked in the home building industry for over 30 years, including stints at the UK’S top three housebuilders, and has been a managing director for 18 years, joining Barratt in 2015.

James Dunne will return to Barratt Developments to take up Ian’s current post as managing director, Barratt David Wilson South West. James joins most recently from Vistry (formerly Bovis) where he was southern region managing director. Outgoing regional managing director Chris Burton is retiring after 33 years at Barratt Developments where he most recently headed the West region for eight years.