Hewitt has been brought in to lead the development of LGAH’s corporate structure as the business builds out its different funding streams within the affordable housing market.
His previously roles include chief financial officer at Heylo Housing, investor relations director at Target Fund Managers and associate director of fund investments at Bank of Scotland.
Hewitt will work as a key business partner to Ben Denton, chief executive of LGAH.
Denton said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris to our team. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from within the property sector, including affordable housing.
“His appointment will support the continued growth of the business and demonstrates our commitment to deploying institutional capital at scale into this sector, to deliver the volumes of affordable housing which society desperately needs.”
Hewitt added: “I am very pleased to be joining Legal & General Affordable Homes at this exciting time in their growth.
“Institutional capital has a major role to play in delivering the volumes of affordable housing society needs and there are tremendous opportunities for LGAH to scale in the years ahead.
“I’m looking forward to working in partnership with the sector to deliver on these ambitions.”
