Trevor Wicks
Witney,Oxfordshire
Summary
Seasoned Managing Director with talent for driving business growth and fostering innovation. Transformed underperforming divisions into profitable ventures and built high-performing teams that exceeded targets. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and cultivating stakeholder relationships to deliver measurable success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Managing Director
Vistry Thames Valley and Vistry Southern
2025.03 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple projects.
- Developed comprehensive business plans to drive growth and align team objectives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to formulate long-term strategies and innovative solutions.
- Oversaw financial performance by implementing effective budgeting and forecasting techniques.
- Built a harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
- Recruited and embedded a whole new board of Directors
Managing Director
Vistry Thames Valley
2020.01 - 2025.03
Managing Director
Linden Homes Thames Valley
2018.08 - 2020.01
- Recruited by Linden Regional Chairman to specifically reset an historically under performing region within the Group
- Delivering c.350-400 new homes per annum
- Review of all processes and procedures and roll out best practice.
- Recruit and embed new management team
Operations Director
Beechcroft Retirement Developments Ltd
2014.07 - 2018.08
- Developed and implemented policies ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Led operational strategy to enhance service delivery across retirement developments.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to facilitate better collaboration.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
- Assume overall responsibility for Commercial, Technical and Construction Departments.
- Director in charge for Health and Safety.
- Director in charge for Customer Services.
- 2017 - Winner - Evening standard best conversion award for Fitzroy Gate, Isleworth.
- 2017 - Winner - HBF - Small Housebuilder of the Year.
- 2017 - Winner HBF - Best retirement development.
- 2017 - HBF - Best conversion - Fitzroy Gate, Iselworth
Consultant Commercial Director
Great Sutton Homes
2009.08 - 2012.11
Operations Director
Berbank Homes Limited
2007.11 - 2009.06
Managing Director
Gladedale (South East) Ltd
2006.11 - 2007.11
Commercial Director
Gladedale (Home Counties) Ltd
2005.07 - 2006.10
Technical Director
Persimmon Homes PLC
1991.06 - 2005.03
- Southern Division Commercial Manager - Apr 03 - Nov 03
- Commercial Manager - Jun 01 - Jun 03
- Trainee QS to Chief QS - Jun 91 - Jun 01
Education
Member of Chartered Institute of Builders
/1995 - /1998
HNC Building Studies
/1993 - /1995
ONC Building Studies
/1991 - /1993
Skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- Strong team leader and develops team ethos
- 34 years experience within the Housebuilding sector
- Quality assurance and customer experience
- Process and procedure driven
- Drive for best practice
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
Affiliations
- Rugby, Krav Maga Practitioner
Timeline
Managing Director
Vistry Thames Valley and Vistry Southern
2025.03 - Current
Managing Director
Vistry Thames Valley
2020.01 - 2025.03
Managing Director
Linden Homes Thames Valley
2018.08 - 2020.01
Operations Director
Beechcroft Retirement Developments Ltd
2014.07 - 2018.08
Consultant Commercial Director
Great Sutton Homes
2009.08 - 2012.11
Operations Director
Berbank Homes Limited
2007.11 - 2009.06
Managing Director
Gladedale (South East) Ltd
2006.11 - 2007.11
Commercial Director
Gladedale (Home Counties) Ltd
2005.07 - 2006.10
Technical Director
Persimmon Homes PLC
1991.06 - 2005.03
Member of Chartered Institute of Builders
/1995 - /1998
HNC Building Studies
/1993 - /1995
ONC Building Studies
/1991 - /1993