Steve Francis has been appointed non-executive director of home care provider Prestige Nursing + Care.

Francis will be responsible for guiding the business through a transformation period and is the first of a number of senior executive appointments in the pipeline, according to Prestige Nursing + Care.

He has a track record of turning around large businesses and most recently led the turnaround of UK office services provider Danwood Group.

Jonathan Bruce, managing director of Prestige Nursing + Care, said:“The social care sector is undergoing enormous changes which are disrupting established business models. As a result of this new environment, providers are under a lot of pressure to continue delivering high quality, trusted care for those who need it. Prestige has long been at the forefront of innovation in the sector, and will continue to strive for market-leading levels of service. 

“Steve is a successful and seasoned businessman who has an impressive track record of leading large businesses through transformational change. He has seen excellence in a number of industries and has a wealth of connections that will be valuable to Prestige as we grow and evolve.”