MICHAEL STIRROP
Sutton Coldfield,West Midlands
Summary
Board-level executive with nearly three decades of leadership experience in UK housebuilding, partnerships, and large-scale residential development. Proven ability to lead complex organisations through transformation, integration, and sustained growth. Extensive expertise across commercial, operational, financial, and strategic functions, with a strong track record of delivering high-value transactions, improving performance, and driving innovation including Modern Methods of Construction. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Vistry Group and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, with accountability for procurement, technical, safety, innovation, and group-wide commercial strategy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Commercial Officer (ELT)
Vistry Group
2024.01 - 2026.03
- Full executive responsibility for Group Procurement, Technical, Vistry Works, Health & Safety, Innovation, and Fire Safety.
- Transformed procurement frameworks, significantly increasing group rebates
- Expanded MMC delivery capability to 4,600 homes annually
- Led strategic land and partner portfolio transactions
- Represented organisation at House of Lords on MMC policy and sector performance
Group Strategic Operations Director (ELT)
Vistry Group
2022.09 - 2024.01
- Member of Executive Leadership Team during Countryside PLC acquisition
- Oversaw Strategic Land, Major Projects, Vistry Works, People, and Health & Safety
- Led large-scale integration, TUPE, and restructuring programmes
- Delivered £1.7bn Blackstone partnership deal (5,000 homes)
- Designed and implemented Group MMC strategy
- Supported transition to fully partnerships-led operating model
Divisional Managing Director / Chair (East Division)
Vistry Group
2020.01 - 2022.09
- Led 5 regional businesses following Linden Homes and Galliford Try Partnerships acquisition
- Delivered integration of Linden Homes into Vistry operating model
- Merged regional operations (Doncaster and Leeds)
- Achieved above-budget performance in 2021 and 2022 post-COVID disruption
- Led division in Health & Safety, Customer Service, and Employee Engagement
Regional Managing Director (Northern Home Counties)
Bovis Homes
2017.03 - 2020.01
- Full accountability for 650-unit regional business across 14 sites (£200m+ turnover)
- Delivered customer service transformation from 1-star to 5-star HBF rating
- Achieved 8 Pride in the Job awards and 2 regional awards
- Improved margins and profitability; increased landbank by 25%
- Delivered highest Health & Safety and people scores in Group
- Led Stanton Cross Joint Venture (£300m+ infrastructure programme)
Regional Managing Director (Eastern Region)
Bovis Homes
2015.01 - 2017.03
Divisional Finance Director (Central Division)
Bovis Homes
2014.01 - 2015.01
Deputy Managing Director (South Central Region)
Bovis Homes
2012.03 - 2014.01
Regional Finance Director (Central Region)
Bovis Homes
2006.03 - 2012.03
Regional Senior Finance Manager
Bovis Homes
2005.01 - 2006.01
Regional Finance Manager
Bovis Homes
2003.10 - 2005.01
Assistant Management Accountant
NEC Group
2000.01 - 2003.01
Trainee Management Accountant
NEC Group
1999.01 - 2000.01
Trainee Accountant
British Jewellery Federation
1996.01 - 1999.01
Education
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
A Levels - Accountancy, Business Studies, Geography
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science, Accountancy, Geography, Business Technology, General Studies
Leadership & Personal Interests
Experienced leader of large, multi-disciplinary teams across the UK, Strong advocate for safety, quality, and people development, Family-focused, with three daughters, Interests include motor racing, football, running, and travel
Core Expertise
- Executive Leadership & Board Governance
- Commercial Strategy & Procurement Transformation
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Integration Delivery
- Large-Scale Residential Development & Partnerships
- Strategic Land & Portfolio Transactions
- Financial Leadership & Margin Growth
- Operational Excellence & Performance Improvement
- Health, Safety & People Leadership
- Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) & Innovation
Career Highlights
- Led £1.7bn partnership transaction with Blackstone (5,000 homes)
- Key leadership role in Countryside PLC acquisition and integration
- Transitioned business model to 100% partnerships delivery
- Delivered consistent above-budget performance post-COVID
- Scaled MMC delivery to 4,600 homes with capacity for 10,000
- Achieved 5-star HBF customer rating turnaround
- Delivered £200m+ regional P&L accountability across 14 sites
- Grew landbank by 25% while improving profitability
- Represented industry at House of Lords Select Committee
Timeline
Chief Commercial Officer (ELT)
Vistry Group
2024.01 - 2026.03
Group Strategic Operations Director (ELT)
Vistry Group
2022.09 - 2024.01
Divisional Managing Director / Chair (East Division)
Vistry Group
2020.01 - 2022.09
Regional Managing Director (Northern Home Counties)
Bovis Homes
2017.03 - 2020.01
Regional Managing Director (Eastern Region)
Bovis Homes
2015.01 - 2017.03
Divisional Finance Director (Central Division)
Bovis Homes
2014.01 - 2015.01
Deputy Managing Director (South Central Region)
Bovis Homes
2012.03 - 2014.01
Regional Finance Director (Central Region)
Bovis Homes
2006.03 - 2012.03
Regional Senior Finance Manager
Bovis Homes
2005.01 - 2006.01
Regional Finance Manager
Bovis Homes
2003.10 - 2005.01
Assistant Management Accountant
NEC Group
2000.01 - 2003.01
Trainee Management Accountant
NEC Group
1999.01 - 2000.01
Trainee Accountant
British Jewellery Federation
1996.01 - 1999.01
A Levels - Accountancy, Business Studies, Geography
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science, Accountancy, Geography, Business Technology, General Studies
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants