Blueprint Housing & Investments announces new board members

Blueprint Housing & Investments, a sustainable housing developer based in Bolton, has appointed Paul Greaves, Richard Hirst and Julian Wiley to its board of directors.

The company said the new appointments align with its mission to “revolutionize social housing through sustainable energy solutions and ethical investments.”

The company is now set for 'significant expansion' and is targeting multi-million pound projects to tackle fuel poverty and decarbonise the UK housing sector.

The new board members bring “decades of combined experience” in renewable energy, business growth and corporate governance to the company.

Julian Wiley, a 'veteran' in the renewable energy sector with 23 years of experience, has led large-scale projects that have resulted in energy cost savings.

His work includes overseeing initiatives involving 7,000 properties, resulting in “an average 70 percent reduction in energy bills.”

Paul Greaves brings six years of experience in renewable energy, specializing in the rollout of social housing and improving energy performance certificates (EPC).

With a broader 30-year background in sales channel building and expertise in IT and telecoms, Mr Greaves brings a 'valuable perspective' to Blueprint's business.

Richard Hirst has more than 35 years of experience in business growth.

With a technical background as a chemist and experience as a non-executive director, Mr Hirst offers a 'well-rounded' perspective on sustainable business practices and corporate governance.

Connor O’Rourke, director at Blueprint Housing & Investments, said: “We are pleased to welcome Paul, Richard and Julian to the Blueprint board.

“Their wealth of experience and skills are invaluable as we seek significant growth in a market demanding innovative social housing and sustainable energy solutions.

“Their support will drive meaningful change in the industry.”

With 6.5 million households currently living in fuel poverty, Blueprint aims to tackle this growing crisis.

Looking to the future, Blueprint has 'ambitious plans' for growth and impact.

The company wants to start big and build the infrastructure needed for sustainable expansion, and “set new standards in sustainable housing and ethical investing.”