Cala Group (Holdings) Limited (“Cala” or “The Company”), a major UK housebuilder, today announced the appointment of Tom Nicholson, a longtime industry executive in the housebuilding sector, as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2025. Tom succeeds Kevin Whitaker, who has served as CEO since 2018. Tom will continue to serve on the Board in addition to his role as CEO.
Tom has over three decades of leadership in the housebuilding sector, having served in a range of senior positions at Crest Nicholson Plc, Divisional Chairman at Linden Homes, Galliford Try, Berkeley Homes, and Trafalgar House. He most recently acted as Non-Executive Director to the Cala Board and brings over 35 years of experience delivering successful multi-tenure housing strategies.
Tom Nicholson, CEO of Cala, said: “I am honoured to step into the role of CEO at Cala. Over the past year on the Board, I have witnessed firsthand the exceptional talent within our team, the Company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, and its passion for delivering five-star service. Following more than a decade of strong growth, I look forward to working alongside the Cala team to execute our strategic vision and advance Cala’s standing as one of the UK’s leading housebuilders. My priorities will be to apply my experience to deliver sustainable growth, further enhance operational excellence, while maintaining our industry-leading approach to quality and service. While market conditions are likely to remain challenging into 2026, I am confident that, with the strong support of our shareholders, Cala will continue to further strengthen its leadership position in the UK housebuilding industry.”
Ian Sutcliffe, Non-Executive Chairman of Cala, notes: “Tom brings exceptional industry leadership and a deep track record of operational excellence. He is well placed to build on Cala’s momentum and lead the Company into its next phase. I would like to thank Kevin for his dedication to Cala and his leadership of the business for the past eight years. We wish him every success for the future.”
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