“The London boss of housebuilding giant Barratt Developments has been arrested after an investigation into alleged misconduct in the process for awarding contracts.
Alastair Baird, regional managing director for the London region, and one other former Barratt London employee were arrested this morning, the firm said.
It has suspended Mr Baird following the arrest.
Mr Baird joined Barratt as a site manager in 1987 and was promoted to London managing director in 2011 – a division employing more than 650 staff.
He is given a glowing review on the company’s website which praises him for being a ‘dynamic leader with an enviable reputation’ and ‘superb relationships with key public and private sector stakeholders’.
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