Housebuilder Bellway has appointed Joward Martin as finance director of its North East division.
Mr Martin is based at the firm’s regional head office in Gateshead and has worked for eight years within Bellway Group, having started as a financial planning and analyst accountant. He said: “I will be responsible for managing the finances of the division which involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, cash management and the creation of a three-year business plan to help take us forward on a sound financial footing. It is a very challenging role but it is one that I am delighted to be able to take on to allow Bellway North East to expand its portfolio in the region and to continue building top quality homes.”
Emma Chesterton, sales director at Bellway North East, said: “It is great to be able to welcome Joward on board with the team here at Gateshead. It is always gratifying to see an internal promotion such as this because it illustrates the career progression that is open to employees at Bellway and is just reward for Joward’s sterling work with the company so far.”