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Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton division has appointed Sharon Eckford as its new Development Director, marking a welcome return to the business where her career first began more than 20 years ago.

Sharon originally joined Barratt Homes as a trainee Land Buyer and has since built a successful career across the UK housebuilding sector.

Over the past two decades, she has held senior positions at several major PLCs, including Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Persimmon.

Her return to Barratt brings her experience full circle as she takes on a pivotal leadership role during a time of significant growth for the company following its merger with Redrow Homes.

Sharon said: “It’s a real pleasure to be heading back to my roots at Barratt. It’s the company where I started my journey in the industry. So much has changed over the years, but one thing remains the same – Barratt’s commitment to providing quality homes to its customers from first time buyers to families and downsizers.

“It’s an exciting time to be rejoining the business and I look forward to helping shape the future of Barratt as it strives to become the UK’s leading sustainable housebuilder.”

Sharon will be heading a busy land and planning team driving forward a diverse pipeline of developments across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities.