Wates hires ex-Homes England chief to head public sector push

Wates Group has appointed former Homes England technical director Robert Stone as head of public sector and national frameworks.
Stone will work closely with group public sector director Stephen Beechey, focusing on strengthening ties with government bodies and driving growth in key sectors like defence, justice and blue light.
He brings over 30 years’ experience across both public and private sectors. Most recently, he spent five years as director of technical services at Homes England, o