Applethwaite appoint new managing director to continue business advancement

Tim Rackham has been appointed as managing director of Eric Wright Group's residential home building division, Applethwaite.

Tim joined Applethwaite just under three years ago and has played a key role in improving company operations across multiple areas.

The leadership team has grown, showing more cohesion and capability.

At the same time, Applethwaite has strengthened its sales and customer journey functions along with expanding its landbank strengthening its future pipeline of developments.

Tim’s appointment aligns with Applethwaite’s strategy to build on recent successes and maintain momentum in the next phase of business growth.

Jeremy Hartley, chief executive of the Eric Wright Group said: “Tim has played a pivotal role since joining Applethwaite.

"The decision to appoint him as managing director comes at an ideal time, providing strong operational continuity as we look to the future.”

Tim Rackham said: “I’m excited for the next phase at Applethwaite, we have bold ambitions and with the strong and talented leadership team and dedicated staff we have much to look forward to.

"I’m delighted to be able to build on our successes and put to work our growth ambitions”.

Applethwaite design and build beautiful quality homes in premium locations across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Part of the Eric Wright Group a long-established property and construction business comprising eight specialist divisions (construction, civil engineering, water, partnerships, facilities management, Maple Grove Developments and Investments, Applethwaite Homes, and Wrightcare).

Working closely together across the divisions ensures a collaborative and seamless approach for public and private sector partners.

Founded in 1923, as Brown and Jackson in Fleetwood, Lancashire and the company became Eric Wright Construction in 1979 after Mr Wright purchased it.

Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, all profits are reinvested in the group's growth or directed towards charitable activities, operating as a social enterprise that continuously gives back while striving for a more sustainable future.