David has been appointed today (Friday 12 June) as Chief Executive of the proposed Greater Cambridge Development Corporation.
David brings extensive senior experience from central government, including as interim Permanent Secretary at DEFRA and Director General with national responsibility for water policy. He has also served in local government as Director of Strategic Commissioning and Policy at Essex County Council. He will take up the role in September 2026.
Subject to parliamentary process, the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation will be a new joint national and local delivery body, established to help coordinate infrastructure delivery, unlock development opportunities and support the sustainable growth of Greater Cambridge.
The statutory instruments required to establish the Development Corporation have now been laid before Parliament.
Housing and Planning Minister, Matthew Pennycook said:
“I am delighted that David has agreed to become the first Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation.
“Building on his strong track record in government, I know David will work closely with local partners to ensure the region is equipped with the powers and authority needed to deliver new housing, jobs and infrastructure at scale.”
Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation, David Hill said:
“I’m honoured and excited to be taking up this new role, and look forward to working with all our partners to deliver the jobs, infrastructure and homes needed to enable Cambridge to grow and to benefit local communities.”
Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company, Peter Freeman CBE said:
"I am delighted that David will become Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation in September. His experience will be invaluable in ensuring the Dev Co is set up to succeed. Our overriding aim is to enable Greater Cambridge to deliver the economic growth the country needs by making it the most liveable city in Europe."
David brings extensive senior experience from central government, including as interim Permanent Secretary at DEFRA and Director General with national responsibility for water policy. He has also served in local government as Director of Strategic Commissioning and Policy at Essex County Council. He will take up the role in September 2026.
Subject to parliamentary process, the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation will be a new joint national and local delivery body, established to help coordinate infrastructure delivery, unlock development opportunities and support the sustainable growth of Greater Cambridge.
The statutory instruments required to establish the Development Corporation have now been laid before Parliament.
Housing and Planning Minister, Matthew Pennycook said:
“I am delighted that David has agreed to become the first Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation.
“Building on his strong track record in government, I know David will work closely with local partners to ensure the region is equipped with the powers and authority needed to deliver new housing, jobs and infrastructure at scale.”
Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation, David Hill said:
“I’m honoured and excited to be taking up this new role, and look forward to working with all our partners to deliver the jobs, infrastructure and homes needed to enable Cambridge to grow and to benefit local communities.”
Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company, Peter Freeman CBE said:
"I am delighted that David will become Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation in September. His experience will be invaluable in ensuring the Dev Co is set up to succeed. Our overriding aim is to enable Greater Cambridge to deliver the economic growth the country needs by making it the most liveable city in Europe."