Helen Bunch

Helen Bunch
Independent non-Executive Director

Appointed: Non-Executive Director in February 2016. Remuneration Committee Chair on January 2019.

Skills and contribution: Helen has significant experience of driving business performance, forging long-term relationships and building businesses in new markets, with a background encompassing corporate governance and customer relations. Helen is a member of the Executive Committee at Wates Group, a construction sector pioneer in creating social value, with strong ESG credentials.

Career and experience: Helen is Executive Managing Director of Wates Residential, having started with the company in 2006 and undertaken a variety of roles including Group Strategy Director, Managing Director of Wates Retail Limited and Managing Director of Wates Smartspace Limited. Prior to Wates, Helen gained knowledge and experience in global businesses including ICI.

Additional appointments: Executive Managing Director of Wates Residential.

Committees: Audit, Nomination and Remuneration (Chair).