Our leadership team

David Smith

Chief Executive

As Chief Executive, David leads the team at HC-One to foster a culture that actively encourages kindness in everything we do, supporting those in our care to lead their best life and to deliver HC-One's mission of being the first choice for families, colleagues and commissioners in each of the communities we serve. With over 20 years of experience in the care sector, David has been a fundamental part of supporting the company throughout HC-One's journey so far, having previously been Chief Financial Officer of HC-One since it launched in 2011.

Stephen Butterworth

Chief Operations Officer

As Chief Operations Officer, Stephen supports all our homes and domiciliary care services, as well as leading our company vision to be the first choice for all colleagues, families, and commissioners. Stephen joined the care sector as he wanted to become part of an industry that makes a real difference to people’s lives every single day, and believes that in order to deliver the kindest possible care, you must be considerate, genuine and friendly; qualities that he adopts in every decision he makes.

James Morrissey

Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, James leads our people strategy – supporting colleagues from their very first moment with us from their recruitment and onboarding to their onward growth and career development. James leads his team to support the people working in our homes and our support teams to grow, develop and thrive in a kind environment, where compassion, connection and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.

Anna Selby

Executive Director of Quality

Anna started her career as a Mental Health Nurse specialising in dementia and older people’s services, and since has enjoyed an extensive career in clinical practice and operational leadership. Since joining HC-One, Anna’s aim continues to be supporting people to live their best lives, driving our quality strategy, including our approach to high quality dementia and nursing care, and always recognising that quality happens out there in our homes.

Jake Rollin

Executive Director of Commercial

Jake brings to HC-One a vast experience in the social care sector, specifically adult social care commissioning for the NHS and local authorities, meaning he has a wealth of experience and knowledge about the care sector and a determination to enhance how social care is commissioned and provided. Jake leads HC-One’s commercial strategy, ensuring the best experience for families at each stage of their journey with our homes, as well as working closely with our external commissioning partners and policy makers to ensure the very best quality of care for those living in our care homes.

Dame Ruth Carnall

Non-Executive Chair

Dame Ruth Carnall joined HC-One as Chair in September 2022, bringing with her over 40 years’ experience in healthcare at some of the highest levels of executive and strategic leadership. In her role as Chair at HC-One, Dame Ruth will, with her fellow board members, guide and support the leadership team to ensure that HC-One delivers on its purpose as the kind care company and its mission to be the first choice to those it cares for, along with their families, colleagues and commissioners.

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