Bancon Group yesterday (October 22) announced the appointment of highly experienced house-building specialist, Philip Hogg, as managing director of its homes business.
The current chief executive of Homes for Scotland, Mr Hogg has a career spanning over 30 years in the construction and house building industry. His appointment is the latest in a series of high profile senior management appointments made by Bancon as it pushes forward with its ambitious five year growth plan.
During his career. Mr Hogg has held numerous roles within the house-building sector, most recently with pHc, SynGro, Sorouh and Miller Homes, focusing on customer service and marketing. Prior to joining Homes for Scotland he was founder and director of Visitor Feedback, a unique customer feedback system for homebuilders.
With a strong heritage in the north-east, Bancon Group’s current projects include high profile homes sites Milltimber West, Aspire and Maidencraig in Aberdeen as well as developments in Aboyne, Banchory, Drumoak and Tarves.
John Irvine, chief executive of Bancon Group, said: “The housebuilding market in the north-east remains strong, despite the drop in oil price, and we are confident of achieving our growth plans.
“Strengthening the senior management team is part of our aim to transform and grow the Bancon brand. With a wealth of experience and strong focus on delivering for customers, Philip is an excellent appointment for our homes business where we have a reputation for delivering quality and prestige.”
Mr Hogg added: “As one of the North-east’s most recognised homebuilding brands, Bancon has enjoyed exceptional growth over the past 25 years which has been driven through its people. I look forward to helping build on this solid foundation and growing Bancon to the next stage in its evolution.”
Bancon Group, based at Crathes in Royal Deeside, is one of Scotland’s best-established and most respected companies, with turnover of £83million and 300 employees. The group comprises homes, construction and timber frame businesses. The Deeside timber frame business operates across Scotland and North of England.