Greensleeves Care’s Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Poole as its new Chief Executive Officer. Following a comprehensive search and competitive interview process, Chris will join Greensleeves Care in August 2025.
Chris brings a strong and diverse leadership background, with a particular focus on strategy, innovation, and transformation within the care environment. He is currently serving as Director of Business Development at Sanctuary Care, a post he has held since 2017. Prior to that, Chris held Director roles within The Orders of St John Care Trust, Caring Homes Group, Friends of the Elderly and Karis Neighbour Scheme. Chris also holds the position of Chair of the Board at Active Prospects.
Chris is particularly drawn to Greensleeves Care’s combination of quality, purpose and scale and sees the opportunity as one where he can make a real difference for the greater good. He is driven by a desire to create a meaningful impact, combining strategic thinking with a values-based leadership approach, which strongly aligns with Greensleeves Care’s values and social mission.
Speaking about his appointment, Chris 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.”
In welcoming Chris to the team, Greensleeves Care’s Board Chair, Andrew Richmond, said:
“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.”
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