SNG is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathryn Pennington as Development – Divisional Managing Director, alongside the confirmation of Charlie Stevens as Regional Managing Director for the West.
Kathryn Pennington will join SNG at the beginning of June in a newly created role that will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all development activity across the organisation’s three regions. The position has been established to strengthen coordination and drive operational performance as SNG continues to deliver its development ambitions. Kathryn joins from Untypical and brings with her extensive industry experience, including many years at Vistry.
Charlie Stevens has been appointed as Regional Managing Director for the West following a successful period in the role on an interim basis since late 2025. Charlie has been with SNG for around six years and has made a strong impact leading the region, supporting delivery and performance across the West. His appointment reflects SNG’s commitment to developing and progressing internal talent.
Joe Marshall, Chief Investment and Development Officer at SNG, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Kathryn to SNG and to confirm Charlie in his role permanently. Kathryn brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in development leadership, and her appointment reflects our ambition to strengthen strategic oversight and drive high performance across our development programme. Charlie has already demonstrated excellent leadership in the West during his interim tenure, and I’m pleased to see him step into the role on a permanent basis. These appointments are an important part of building the leadership capability we need to deliver our priorities.”
Kathryn Pennington said:
“I’m delighted to be joining SNG at such an important time for the organisation. There is a clear ambition to deliver high-quality development at scale, and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the business to strengthen performance and ensure we deliver great outcomes for customers and communities.”
Charlie Stevens added:
“It’s a privilege to be appointed permanently as Regional Managing Director for the West. Having spent the past six years with SNG, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and I’m excited to continue working with the team to build on that momentum and deliver for our customers across the region.”