Amy Rees
Biography
Amy Rees became Chief Executive of Homes England on 1 September 2025, bringing extensive leadership experience across public service delivery and justice reform.
Prior to joining Homes England, Amy served as Interim Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice, where she oversaw the full breadth of the department’s responsibilities — including criminal justice, prison and probation services, civil, family and criminal courts, legal services, and constitutional policy.
Before that, Amy was Chief Executive of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) for nearly three years. As HMPPS CEO and Accounting Officer, she provided strategic direction and operational leadership to the Agency, working closely with partners across government and the justice system to enforce court orders, protect the public, and reduce reoffending throughout England and Wales.
Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive of Homes England provides strategic leadership to the Agency, overseeing the delivery of programmes and ensuring alignment with performance targets set by government. They are responsible for the effective operation of core systems that underpin the agency’s mission.
As Homes England’s designated Accounting Officer, the Chief Executive is accountable to Parliament and other stakeholders for the agency’s performance, ensuring its functions are carried out with efficiency, transparency, and value for public money.
Previous roles in government
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Director General Chief Executive HMPPS
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Director General of Probation, Wales and Youth, HMPPS