Jeff Fairburn ‘not in running’ for Taylor Wimpey top job

By Joey Gardiner 2021-12-15T11:28:00

Controversial former Persimmon boss will not replace Pete Redfern at housebuilder, sources say

Jeff Fairburn, the controversial former Persimmon chief executive, is not in the running to become chief executive of Taylor Wimpey following the resignation of Pete Redfern last week, according to an informed source.

There had been speculation that Fairburn was being lined up for the role after it emerged that Elliott Advisers was building a stake in Taylor Wimpey. The activist investor also backed the shock takeover, spearheaded by Fairburn, of Avant Homes by Berkeley deVeer earlier this year.

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