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Lorna Rose

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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
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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
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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
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