Steve White has taken up the newly created role of chief executive at Balhousie Care Group.

Prior to this position, White was chief executive of Sussex Housing & Care.

Balhousie chairman Tony Banks will continue in his role.

White said he was “thrilled and excited” to be joining Balhousie Care Group. “With the group in strong profit and having just secured re-financing from our bank partners, we are in our healthiest financial shape ever. That means we can continue to provide top quality care for our 900 residents.”

Founded in 1992, Balhousie Care operates 25 residential care homes in North East Scotland.