Vistry Boss Exits as Pivot to Social Housing Sparks £500m Crash

Vistry boss exits as pivot to social housing sparks £500m crash

Vistry boss to retire as business sees profit rise

Vistry boss Greg Fitzgerald has announced his retirement as the housebuilder reports its full year results, with profit increasing but revenue down. Fitzgerald, ceo and chair of the partnerships business, will step back from the latter role at the company’s AGM on May 13. He will continue as ceo for up to 12 months or until a successor is found. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Vistry reports bump in profits as boss retires

House builder Vistry has reported a rise in profits, despite a 9% drop in completions in 2025, as it plans to scale up affordable housing delivery this year.

Vistry Group shares hit near-decade low after 2026 margin warning, CEO exit plan

Vistry Group shares fell over 20% after warning of lower 2026 profit margins and announcing Executive Chair and CEO Greg Fitzgerald will retire as chair in May. The company reported 2025 adjusted pre-tax profit of £268.8 million and will focus on debt reduction, pausing further capital returns. Fitzgerald will remain CEO for up to 12 months during the search for a successor. The post Vistry Group shares hit near-decade low after 2026 margin warn…

Profit up at Vistry as Greg Fitzgerald announces retirement

But turnover falls due to market “challenges” and pre-Budget uncertainty, says housebuidling giant

Vistry Group CEO Greg Fitzgerald to retire as UK housebuilder reports 9% output fall

UK's second-biggest housebuilder sees homes built drop to 15,658 amid Budget uncertainty