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Steve Gates

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Chief Executive Officer at Taking Care
📍 Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Steve Gates is an experienced CEO with a background in social care, private health, and insurance. Described as motivational and honest, he has a strong record in business growth, M&A, and recently led a management buyout of Taking Care. He is a Chartered Director and holds a BA from the University of Leeds.

Deeply involved in his local business community, Steve has served as Chair for the Exeter Chamber and Vice Chair for the Devon Chamber of Commerce. He actively participates in local business events and podcasts, showing a clear commitment to fostering regional economic success.

He is a past recipient of the "Best Leader" award from the "Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For".

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Business Growth
He has a track record in growing businesses, developing new markets, and leading major change programs, including a recent management buyout of Taking Care.
Local Business Community
He has held senior roles, including Chair and Vice Chair, at the Exeter and Devon Chambers of Commerce, demonstrating a strong commitment to the local business ecosystem.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Taking Care
4-2019 - 12-2025
Managing Director
Taking Care
11-2024
Vice Chair
Devon Chamber of Commerce
11-2022
Chair
Exeter Chamber
9-2021
Board Member
Exeter Chamber
In the press

Media appearances

TSA In Conversation with Taking Care Steve Gates. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1984 - 1987
BA(Hons)
University of Leeds
1977 - 1984
Education details unavailable
Reeds School, Cobham
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