Barratt Redrow's new CFO
Barratt Redrow names Rebecca Napier new CFO to guide post-merger integration and value creation
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Barratt Redrow said Rebecca Napier will join on 3 August 2026 to replace interim arrangements put in place after the merger between Barratt Developments and Redrow last year (the CFO appointment is therefore tied to the post-merger transition period, not just a routine succession).
Chair Caroline Silver highlighted Napier’s “proven ability to lead through complexity, change and challenging markets,” adding that “as we near completion of the integration… Rebecca’s energy, discipline and capital markets experience will be critical” to creating sustainable shareholder value.
In her remarks, Napier emphasized that Barratt Redrow has “three trusted brands,” and linked the company’s balance sheet and “excellent land pipeline” to a “clear focus on delivering high-quality homes and places for customers and communities.”
Barratt Redrow described Napier as a chartered accountant who “began her career at Deloitte,” adding detail on her early professional foundation and qualification beyond her later CFO roles.
Barratt Redrow has named Rebecca Napier as its new chief financial officer, effective 3 August 2026, according to Investegate. The UK homebuilder said Napier will take on the role as it nears the end of integrating Barratt Developments and Redrow, following their £2.5 billion merger completed in late 2024.
Napier most recently served as CFO of Britvic until Carlsberg acquired it in 2025. Before that, she spent 17 years at IAG, including as CFO of British Airways. She is a chartered accountant who began her career at Deloitte, MarketScreener reported.
Post-Merger CFO Gap Finally Filled After Seven Months
The appointment ends an interim period that began in November 2025, when CFO Mike Scott left "by mutual agreement" with immediate effect. Scott received a payment in lieu of notice of £485,445, MarketScreener noted. Since then, Micheal Passmore has served as Interim Deputy CFO, managing core finance functions while the company searched for a permanent replacement.
Chair Caroline Silver said Napier's "energy, discipline and capital markets experience will be critical" as the group nears the end of its integration. Barratt Redrow completed what it called "substantial completion" of its IT and operational integration in April 2026, according to Global Banking & Finance Review.
Napier Inherits a £100 Million Synergy Target
Napier steps into a role with clear financial targets. The merged group is chasing £100 million in annual cost savings from the deal. By April 2026, it had delivered £20 million in FY25 and was targeting £50 million more in FY26, according to MarketScreener. Delivering the rest of those savings will be among her first tasks.
The company is targeting 17,200 to 17,800 home completions in FY26. Its land bank covers 5.6 years of supply. Napier said the group has "three trusted brands" and an "excellent land pipeline," and that she looks forward to "supporting disciplined execution and driving long-term value" for shareholders.
Rising Costs and Weak Demand Make the Job Harder
Napier joins as Barratt Redrow faces real headwinds. Rising construction costs and decreased buyer demand are squeezing the business, according to MarketScreener. The stock has fallen roughly 43% over the last 12 months, and analyst firm TipRanks gives shares a "Neutral" rating. The current share price sits around 262.50p.
Silver specifically highlighted Napier's "proven ability to lead through complexity, change and challenging markets" when announcing the hire. That language signals the board sees her battle-tested background — steering British Airways and Britvic through turbulent periods — as directly relevant to where Barratt Redrow stands today.
A Career Built on Navigating Big Corporate Transitions
Napier's résumé is built around large, complex organisations under pressure. At IAG, she worked across a major international airline group for 17 years. As CFO of British Airways, she managed the finances of one of Europe's biggest carriers. At Britvic, she led the finance function through a major acquisition by Carlsberg in 2025.
That mix of finance, investor relations, and transformation experience is exactly what Barratt Redrow said it was looking for. Napier said she is "joining at an important time for the Group and for the UK housing sector" and plans to work across the business to deliver value for "customers, communities, and shareholders."
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