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Mark Knight

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Ex-Chief Executive, Gleeson Homes at Gleeson Homes
📍 Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Mark Knight is a seasoned housebuilding executive, formerly the Chief Executive of Gleeson Homes, a position he held after joining the company in 2019. His career includes extensive leadership experience from his time at Keepmoat Homes. Colleagues have described him as a "consummate professional" who leads by example.

Outside of work, Mark is deeply invested in his community. He serves as a school Governor at Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster and is passionate about charitable fundraising. This commitment is strongly influenced by personal family experiences, and he actively supports and promotes fundraising events.

Marks dedication to charity is deeply personal, stemming from his wifes brain tumour diagnosis in 2018, which inspires his familys fundraising efforts.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Ex-Chief Executive, Gleeson Homes
Location
Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
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Charitable Causes
He actively supports and promotes fundraising, a passion driven by his wife's health journey and support for charities like the brain tumour foundation and LIGHTHOUSE.
Education Governance
As a Governor at Astrea Academy Woodfields, he is actively involved in the school's leadership, direction, and supporting its future success.
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Career

Work history

7-2025 - 7-2025
Ex-Chief Executive, Gleeson Homes
Gleeson Homes
7-2022
Chief Executive
Gleeson Homes
9-2019 - 7-2022
Managing Director of Homes
Gleeson Homes
2-2018 - 6-2021
Divisional Chairman Yorkshire and the North East
KEEPMOAT HOMES LIMITED
4-2017 - 6-2021
Divisional Managing Director - North
Keepmoat Homes
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Media appearances

Mark Knight leaves Gleeson Homes as business tackles challenges. Featured in House Builder
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Gleeson Homes CEO steps down as part of restructure. Featured in Show House
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Education
1981 - 1988
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Myers Grove School, Sheffield
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Myers Grove School Sheffield
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