Butterworth joins Cambian board
Cambian Group has appointed Mike Butterworth as an independent non-executive director and member of its audit & risk committee, remuneration committee and nominations committee.
Smith steps down at Four Seasons
Four Seasons Health Cares chairman Ian Smith has stepped down after four years in the role, after he said the business had been successfully reshaped into three divisions ahead of the next stage of its development. He will remain as a special advisor to the board of the UKs largest care home group with the remit of promoting Four Seasons interests and those of the broader care home and mental health sector.
Fletcher steps down at Bupa UK
Stuart Fletcher has stepped down as chief executive of Bupa UK following a turbulent period for the care home operator (see this issue: company news). He had been with the provident association since March 2012, joining from drinks giant Diageo. Chairman Lord Leitch said: Under Stuarts leadership current growth plans do not match our expectations, and so we have agreed that the time is right for him to step down.
Foxall-Smith in line for global award
Regard chief executive Sandie Foxall-Smith has been shortlisted for leader of the year in the global Investors in People Awards.
Hayes to head OSJCT permanently
The Orders of St John Care Trust has appointed Dan Hayes as chief executive. Formerly operations director for the Trust, Mr Hayes has been heading the not-for-profit care home provider on an interim basis since September.
Group medical director for Cygnet
Cygnet Health Care has appointed Dr Humphrey Needham-Bennett as group medical director.
Bupa board appointments
Bupa has appointed Simon Blair and Janet Voûte to its Board as non-executive directors.
Farrer joins the SureCare family
Josh Farrer has joined SureCare as franchise sales manager.
New Years Honours
MIND chief executive Paul Farmer is to receive a CBE in recognition of his services to mental health. Former ADASS president Sandie Keene will receive the same honour for services to social care and the National Care Forums policy and communications director Sharon Blackburn has also been awarded a CBE in the Queens New Years Honours list.
JRFs Unwin to sit on Mears board
Chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, Julia Unwin has joined the Mears Group board as a non-executive director.