MJ Gleeson: Yorkshire-based housebuilder to appoint former Harworth finance head as CFO

Sheffield-based housebuilder MJ Gleeson has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Stefan Allanson, is set to step down after eleven years in the role.

The firm said that Mr Allanson had informed the company’s board of his intention to step down, with Andrew Kirkman, previously CFO of Harworth Group, set to take over the role.

Mr Allanson said: "It has been a privilege to have worked at MJ Gleeson for the last eleven years. It is a great business with a bright future and I am incredibly proud to have played a part in its story. I wish the company and every one of my colleagues all the very best."

Mr Kirkman will be appointed to succeed Mr Allanson as CFO, and as a director of MJ Gleeson, on Monday 19 October.

Mr Kirkman first qualified as a chartered accountant in 1996 and subsequently spent six years in investment banking. Most recently, he was CFO at commercial property group, CLS Holdings plc, and previously held the position of CFO at Harworth Group plc,

He also held a number of other senior financial roles including CFO of Viridor and Balfour Beatty Investments.

Mr Kirkman said: "I am excited to join MJ Gleeson, a business I have long-admired since previously being based in Sheffield, and look forward to bringing my extensive wider experience to the business."

Graham Prothero, CEO of MJ Gleeson, added: "On behalf of everyone at MJ Gleeson, I would like to say "thank you" to Stefan and to recognise the significant contribution he has made to the business over the last eleven years.”