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Berkeley Group founder Tony Pidgley dies
Tony Pidgley, founder and chair of major house builder Berkeley Group, has died.
This afternoon the organisation announced to the stock exchange that Mr Pidgley has died suddenly.
Berkeley said: “It is with the greatest sadness that the company announces the sudden death of its founder and chair, Tony Pidgley CBE.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife, Sarah, and his children.”
Mr Pidgley created Berkeley Group in 1976 and has since grown it to become one of the country’s largest private house builders. The firm turned over nearly £3bn last year.
Rob Perrins, chief executive of Berkeley, said: “Tony was a brilliant man who I have been fortunate to work closely with for 20 years. He started Berkeley by building one house and his vision grew into a FTSE 100 company.
“He knew he would never retire so he ensured that his culture was embedded in the company for when this sad day came.
“Berkeley and I owe Tony a huge debt. With my team I will ensure this debt is honoured by continuing to position Berkeley as the leading place-maker and ensuring it continues to be a company of which he would be proud.”
Deputy chair Glyn Barker said: “It has been an immense privilege to work with Tony. He created a unique company with a strong management team that has been led by Rob Perrins since 2009. Under Rob’s leadership, Tony’s values of ambition and quality will ensure the business continues to flourish.”
