Leading care home provider HC-One is pleased to announce that former Care Quality Commission (CQC) Chief Executive Sir David Behan CBE has joined the company board as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.
The appointment marks Sir David’s only residential care sector post after departing from the CQC in July, and highlights HC-One’s commitment to delivering the highest quality care in all the communities it serves.
Sir David was chief executive of the Care Quality Commission for six years. His previous roles include Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health and Director of Social Services for the London Borough of Greenwich, and before that for Cleveland County Council. He was knighted for services to health and care in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list.
In his new role at HC-One, Sir David will be working with the board to ensure that the company continues to maintain and develop its strong quality record, provide the kindest care to its Residents, and build on HC-One’s existing work to develop industry-leading career opportunities for its staff.
Commenting on his new role, Sir David said:
“I am delighted to be joining HC-One as Non-Executive Director. I have been impressed by HC-One’s commitment to ensuring their residents are safe, happy and well cared for and that their staff are well supported and trained. I am very much looking forward to working with the HC-One Board to maintain and develop safe, kind, high quality care.”
HC-One Chairman Dr Chai Patel, CBE, FRCP added:
“I’m very pleased to welcome Sir David to the HC-One family. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company that will benefit Residents, relatives and staff, and help us to continue providing the kindest care in the communities we serve.”
HC-One Chief Executive Justin Hutchens said:
“Sir David’s appointment to our board strengthens our senior talent and strategic leadership, enabling us to build upon our industry-leading performance. I look forward to working with Sir David to make further strides towards our objective of being the first-choice provider for Residents and the employer of choice for the kindest staff in every community we serve.”