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Lorna Rose

Observer · DISC type ic
Chief Executive Officer at Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
📍 United Kingdom

Lorna Rose is the CEO of Athena Care Homes, bringing over 25 years of operational leadership from roles at Avery Healthcare, Barchester, and Bupa. A Qualified Nurse with a First Class Honours degree, an MBA, and a PRINCE2® certification, she combines clinical expertise with strategic business acumen to drive growth and quality care.

Lorna is a passionate leader who thrives on making a positive difference in peoples lives. She draws inspiration and gratitude from her family, particularly from her husband, Nick, whom she describes as a source of determination and inspiration in her personal life.

Unique fact: Lorna is a registered nurse who has successfully transitioned from clinical practice to executive leadership, holding CEO positions in the social care sector.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Lorna shows up

Assertive
Example Seeker
Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Lorna cares about

Dementia Care Innovation
She is actively strengthening dementia care across Athena, launching partnerships for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and pursuing formal dementia accreditation for the homes.
Healthcare Leadership
With a career spanning from nurse to CEO, she expresses a commitment to investing in and developing future leaders within the healthcare sector.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
12-2022 - 1-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Avery Healthcare
9-2019 - 12-2022
Managing Director
Barchester Healthcare
10-2015 - 9-2019
Divisional Director
Barchester Healthcare
2-2015 - 9-2015
Director of Propositions - National
Bupa
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
BPP University
1994 - 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Anglia Polytechnic University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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