“We try to keep things simple: talented people, well-motivated and in a flat structure that aids decision making.”

Having founded the company over 30 years ago, Mark set the company’s direction and protected its reputation by sticking to an ethos based on honesty, capability and thinking differently. Mark has led the growth of the business from groundworks contractor to award-winning developer and also established the Anderson Foundation for charitable works.

“Through our experience and detailed understanding of how to assess problematic parcels of land, we identify solutions, create visions and deliver them.”

Andrew is responsible for the strategic direction of all Anderson companies and ensures the group’s efficient and dynamic operation. With over 35 years of construction and development experience, there are very few issues around construction that Andrew has not encountered, managed and resolved.

“Our position as a private company allows us to make decisions with confidence and efficiency. Expertise and experience mitigate risk.”

Chartered accountant Andrew is responsible for all financial aspects of Anderson and is Company Secretary of all the Anderson companies. Andrew joined Anderson in 2004, having spent the previous 20 years as a partner at RSM, one of UK’s largest audit and tax consulting services.

“We’re passionate about tackling development in the right way, with the right information.”

Chartered Surveyor Sean has worked at Anderson for over 20 years and now leads the Group’s partnership arrangements currently in place across the portfolio. Sean has a strong background in development and contracting, with over 30 years in the residential, commercial and retail sectors.

“The relationship with our clients and partners is at the heart of our operation. For me, collaborative working is the key to a successful project.”

Having joined Anderson in 2015 as Commercial Director, Glenn was promoted to Managing Director of the Development business in January 2021. Glenn holds a BSc in Quantity Surveying and has over 30 years of construction experience, including large scale housing regeneration schemes, conversion work, new builds and community regeneration projects.

“We normally operate 20 live sites, so you need a big team, but there’s a big difference between a structure and a hierarchy.”

Joining Anderson as Production Director in 2013, Steve was promoted to Managing Director of the Construction business in January 2021. Having enjoyed a career in construction and development for over 30 years, there is little about construction that Steve does not have knowledge of.

“We have a healthy appetite for change… we’re open to ideas and we action them.”

Darren has a wealth of experience from decades in the industry, many of which have been spent at Anderson. Darren has responsibility for group sales and marketing and the plant hire business.

“Anderson has always made a point of supporting its people. Like a successful family, it has a mix of ages, outlooks, and ideas, but a coherent sense of itself as a unit.”

Mark joined Anderson in 2005 from outside the industry. He brings a fresh outlook to managing, motivating and developing the growing finance team. Mark holds the title Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.