Ian Burns, founder of Cameron Homes, has been appointed chair of the housebuilder’s parent company, Tara Group. Burns takes over from Sir John Crabtree who departs the role after six years. Crabtree took on the chair position in 2020 following the death of Noel Sweeney, who founded Chasetown Civil Engineering in 1974, part of Tara Group which is owned by the Sweeney family. The group includes affordable housing and partnerships specialist Keon Homes. Crabtree remains a trustee of the group.