Greensleeves Care has appointed Chris Poole as its next chief executive, effective from August.

Greensleeves is a not-for-profit care home organisation providing residential, dementia and nursing care in 28 care homes.

Poole has experience of strategy and transformation within the care environment and has been director of business development at Sanctuary Care since 2017. Before that he worked in director roles at The Orders of St John Care Trust, Caring Homes Group, Friends of the Elderly and Karis Neighbour Scheme. He is also chair of Active Prospects.

Poole said: “I am delighted to be joining Greensleeves Care and look forward to being part of an exciting future. I am eager to work alongside the talented teams across the charity and to enhance the strengths of an already successful organisation. Together, we will build on the excellent foundations already in place and continue to provide outstanding care and support to those who depend on us.” 

Greensleeves Care’s chair, Andrew Richmond commented: “We are delighted to have appointed someone as talented and experienced as Chris to become Greensleeves Care’s new CEO. The Board and wider team look forward to working with him to maintain the wonderfully high-quality care which we provide and ensure that Greensleeves continues to grow and have a strong influence on the sector.”