





The Board of Directors

Kenneth A Bean Chairman
A retired banker, former local director at RBS and Bank of England panel member for shropshire with care sector experience, appointed Chairman in 2007

David Coull, Chief Executive
BSc (Hons), RNLD, MIoD appointed Chief Executive in 2003 following 20 years in NHS management. A Director of Shropshire Partners in Care and the National Care Forum.

Cathy Still Finance director
BA (Hons) ACMA, with 25 years experience in different finance and management information roles, joined the company in 2003, appointed Executive Director in 2006.

Mike Hennessey, a former Director of Social Services and experienced Non-executive Director, proud to be associated with an organisation which ensures the respect and dignity of its service users.

Christine Smith, former Chief Officer of Shropshire Community Health Council, with particular interest in and knowledge of care, especially in relation to monitoring and improving quality

Ian Gordon, a former director with Tarmac PLC and a trustee of the Muscular dystrophy Campaign, was appointed as a Non-executive Director in 2008.

Rob Turton, a retired Chartered Accountant with extensive sector experience, previously with BDO Stoy Hayward, was appointed as a Non-executive Director in 2010.

Arthur Ware, a retired oil industry executive, Director of 14 European subsidiaries (Chairman of 3), elected Fellow Institute of Directors. Founder member of the Board in 1995 and Chairman for 11 years.

Garry Richards, Company Secretary
A retired solicitor and former partner with Lanyon Bowdler, recommended by Legal 500 for corporate and commercial law services, appointed in 2011.
