Our Executive Team Archives - Community Integrated Care

Jim Kane

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Kane became Community Integrated Care's Chief Executive Officer in January 2023.

Jim joined Community Integrated Care in December 2019, as Chief Financial Officer. Jim, a Chartered Accountant, joined us from Interserve Healthcare, where he held the role of Business Development Director for over two years.

Previously, Jim held a number of senior roles at Virgin Care, including Head of Finance, Director of Business Development and Commercial Director. He is also a Trustee at Home-Start, a charity that provides support to families with young children during challenging times. Outside of work, Jim enjoys life as a dad to his daughter and son and is an enthusiastic supporter of their sporting endeavours. Jim also has a passion for cycling, Liverpool FC and being outdoors!

In his role as Chief Financial Officer, Jim ensured that we were using our resources wisely and always getting the best value. By managing our finances well, we are able to invest in better and more innovative services and exciting initiatives.

On his appointment, Jim said: “I’m really excited to see how I can help shape and mould the future for Community Integrated Care. I’ve been really struck by the level of energy and enthusiasm our teams have for delivering great care and support. This is a fantastic charity and I’m looking forward to many years of success here.”

Karen Sheridan

Chief Operating Officer

Karen Sheridan is our Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Karen leads our Operational Teams across Scotland and England – ensuring that they provide modern and high quality support. She also oversees our Business Development, Technology Enabled Care and Service Innovation Teams as well as many of our national partnerships with leading community, voluntary and Governmental groups. When not working, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and loves walking, exercising at the gym and going to restaurants for a good meal with friends, to wind down.

Karen has over 22 years experience within health and social care and has previously worked as Assistant Director the Scottish learning disability charity, ENABLE Scotland, overseeing multiple functions including Business Development, Corporate Services and Practice and Participation.

Karen says: "Community Integrated Care does fantastic work with tremendously dedicated colleagues, who provide excellent services and opportunities to the people we support. I am beyond proud to be a part of this charity and look forward to what the future holds for our teams, communities and the entirety of the social care sector.”

Teresa Exelby

Chief Corporate Services & People Officer

Teresa Exelby joined Community Integrated Care as Chief People Officer in January 2020 from Morrisons Supermarkets, where she held the role of People Director for Manufacturing, Logistics and Head Office. In her role, she leads our charity’s People Team, who work to ensure that all of our colleagues are happy, healthy, and well-supported in both their home and working lives.

Since joining our charity, Teresa has made an incredible impact, leading on initiatives and investments that have transformed Community Integrated Care’s People function, allowing them to be more supportive than ever. This has included the creation our charity’s first Wellbeing Strategy, exploring flexible working options for office-based teams, and developing Community Integrated Care’s first-ever Diversity & Inclusion Plan. Her achievements were recognised in 2022, with Teresa awarded Highly Commended at the HR Excellence Awards.

Teresa has also displayed a commitment to raising the profile of the funding crisis within social care through our ground-breaking Unfair To Care campaign, engaging influencers, the public and politicians and becoming a spokesperson for the sector.

Married with three children, Teresa loves travelling with her family, live music, cooking and entertaining when at home!

Tom Gibbs

Chief Financial Officer

Tom Gibbs became our charity's Chief Financial Officer in April 2024, joining us from the National Trust, where he held role of Finance Director.

Tom's previous experience includes six years with Barnardo’s children's charity where he held a number of senior appointments across Business Transformation, Strategy, Audit and Risk. He is also a Trustee and Treasurer at the food bank charity, The Trussell Trust.

Tom lives in Derbyshire with his wife and two boys. In his free time he enjoys anything outdoors; sports (both watching and playing), walking, and gardening.

Gerard McGovern

Chief Information Officer

Gerard McGovern joined Community Integrated Care as our Chief Information Officer in January 2026, to lead on our charity’s ambitions in technology, systems and data as part of our Best Lives, Bolder strategy.

Gerard brings extensive experience leading digital transformation and innovation across purpose-driven organisations. Before joining our charity, Gerard worked at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, where he oversaw technology, data and AI. His career also includes senior leadership roles at Guide Dogs for the Blind and Great Ormond Street Hospital, bringing a strong track record of delivering impactful, people centred digital solutions.

Alongside his professional experience, Gerard supports a charity who help people with learning disabilities into employment, giving him a personal connection to our charity's mission and values.

Samantha Brennan

Managing Director

Sam Brennan joined Community Integrated Care in 2013 as a Regional Manager in the Cheshire region, overseeing services for people with learning disabilities, mental health concerns and age-related needs. Soon after joining, Sam was appointed to Regional Director for the North West region in recognition for her commitment to driving service quality. Sam has consistently pionneered new partnerships and led innovative programmes of care that have been adopted across the charity, leading to her appointment as Managing Director for Community Integrated Care’s North West region in October 2018.

Sam has worked in the social care sector for over 20 years in a variety of settings within the NHS and the community. She has experience in all fields including Home Care, Children's Services, Homelessness and Extra Care.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys going to the gym and working on her wellbeing. She also has a passion for travelling abroad and spending time with her family in Wales.

Sara Murphy

Managing Director - Scotland

Sara joined Community Integrated Care in January 2023 as Managing Director for Scotland.

Most recently, Sara has held the role of Director of Delivery at Cornerstone, a Scotland-wide social care charity, taking responsibility for all aspects of operations as well as the charity’s organisational Health & Safety function and Quality Improvement team. Sara has previously worked with partners to raise the profile of social care careers and has a strong passion for ensuring colleagues have the best day possible when at work.

Starting her career as a Support Worker, Sara has held a number of roles in both the private and third sector, including as an Operational Manager, Regional Director, and Care Home Manager. Within these, Sara was involved in the planning, design, and operational management of a number of purpose-built specialist services across Scotland.

Having worked in the sector for over 27 years, Sara brings a wealth of experience, holding qualifications in mental health, autism, and business management, and an extensive understanding of the social care landscape in Scotland.

Sara has an 8 year old son who keeps her very busy outside of work! In her spare time, she loves to restore and upcycle old furniture, and enjoys long walks with her dog, Ralphie.

Edd Terrey

Managing Director

Edd joined Community Integrated Care in February 2023 as Managing director for South and Central regions.

Most recently, Edd held the role of Director of Operations & Deputy CEO at Heart of England Mencap where he led on all areas of service design, operational delivery & strategy development. Prior to joining Heart of England Mencap, Edd was Director of Capability Development at Make A Wish UK, tasked with growing & developing new models of service delivery across the UK.

Edd brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a career spanning 24 years, holding senior operational and strategic leadership roles at regional and national levels delivering a wide range of services for children & young people, adults and families.

A keen sports fan and avid history & politics podcast listener, Edd is married with two children (7 & 11) and when he’s not at work (or ferrying his children to various clubs) he can be found coaching under 8’s football and rugby at weekends. Edd is also Chair of a charity in his hometown that supports vulnerable children, families & adults.

Garry Leach

Director of Data and Process

Garry joined Community Integrated Care in June 2014 as a Regional Manager in our Central region. He oversaw a time of exciting change in the region, including the win of Community Integrated Care's first services in Wakefield, and in 2015 he was appointed Regional Director for the Cheshire region.

Garry moved to a Director of Process Improvement in 2016 while also working as Director for the Central Region and led on significant organisational changes to improve system, process and data engagement across the charity. He is now our Director of Data and Process, leading a project and data team that delivers multiple innovative and pioneering initiatives across our charity, with the aim of creating an organisation that leads the way in social care.

Throughout the pandemic, Garry led our charity's Covid-19 Response Team, becoming our internal expert on all protocols, policy and best practice. It was his wealth of knowledge and expert guidance which meant that our charity could navigate its way through the pandemic, keeping colleagues and people supported safe and protected.

Garry is married with two children who both play football, and he has recently taken to coaching his daughter’s team. Outside of work, he loves nothing more than being outdoors, walking the hills with his dog and family. In depicting the challenges of the charity’s change journey, he carried out a skydive which was well outside of his comfort zone and something he vows to never repeat!

Megan Allan

Director of Quality & Impact

Megan joined Community Integrated Care in 2025 and became a member of the Executive Team in 2026 as Director of Quality & Impact. In this role, Megan leads our approach to quality across the charity, with a particular focus on how we demonstrate outcomes and impact, strengthen safeguarding and engagement, and support our ambition to achieve the very best health outcomes for the people we support. 

With more than 35 years’ experience across the nursing, residential care, housing support and care at home sectors, Megan brings extensive operational and quality leadership expertise. A Registered Nurse and Advanced Nurse Prescriber by background, she has held a range of senior leadership positions throughout her career, leading services with a strong focus on quality, compliance and person-centred support. 

Alongside her nursing qualifications, Megan holds additional qualifications in Training and Development, SVQ Assessor and Verifier, and the Advanced Care and Management Award. She is passionate about developing high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring services consistently deliver the highest standards of care and support.

John Hughes

Director of Partnerships and Communities

John Hughes joined Community Integrated Care as Director of Partnerships and Communities in March 2020. In this role, he leads the development and promotion of the charity’s national corporate partnerships, including collaborations with major sporting, arts, cultural and academic institutions, as well as community and family engagement strategies.

John has a long-term association with our charity, having enjoyed a decade working within Community Integrated Care’s Marketing and Communications function between 2007 and 2017. His time at the charity was marked with leading honours from both the Chartered Institutes of Marketing and PR. He is a Chartered Marketer and Accredited PR Practitioner.

He went on to hold the position of Director of Communications and Digital Engagement at Super League rugby league club Widnes Vikings. He also operated his own freelance company, working with leading sporting, commercial and national healthcare organisations. He has collected the international Best Sponsorship Award at the Leaders Sports Awards, a HSJ Award and campaign honours from the Chartered Institute of Marketing for projects conceived and delivered during this spell.

An avid sports fan, John enjoys watching live sports in his free time - anything from boxing to rugby league. He also enjoys travelling, reading, going to concerts and spending time with family, especially if there's a Nando's involved!

Danielle Chan

Director of Communications & Engagement

Danielle joined our Executive Team as Director of Communications and Engagement in December 2021, after 15 years with Community Integrated Care.

In role, she leads the delivery of an exciting Communications strategy which celebrates our culture and values, showcases our charity as a Great Place To Work, and enhances our reputation as a high-quality care provider and leading voice within the social care sector.

Outside of work, Danielle has a passion for reading and loves finding exciting new films or TV series to watch! She can also often be found taking part in hot yoga classes, out on walks with her husband, James, and their Miniature Schnauzer, Jurgen, or spending time with her nephews.

Paul Thompson

Director of Information Technology

Paul Thompson is our Director of Information Technology and joined the Executive Team in December 2021. He has spent two decades at Community Integrated Care, holding a number of senior positions throughout this time.

Paul has been instrumental in positioning Community Integrated Care at the forefront of the huge advances in technology since joining, including the introduction of key systems such as Office 365, Nourish, Maxtime and Technology Enabled Care.

In his new role, he is responsible for the development of Community Integrated Care’s Information Technology strategy, implementing infrastructure, platforms, and systems to ensure that the charity stays at the cutting edge of care delivery by offering models and methods of support that create true independence.

Leading our Information Technology function, Paul is responsible for a multidisciplinary team spanning Infrastructure, Service Operations, Technical Support, Business Applications and IT Development.

When he's not at work, Paul loves the great outdoors and being out in the hills and mountains is where he feels most at home. As such, he enjoys skiing in the winter and will often spend his weekends out in North Wales either mountain walking or biking. Paul also has a passion for a DIY project and has recently completed a full house renovation!

Joanna Scammell

Managing Director - Technology Enabled Care

Joanna Scammell joined Community Integrated Care in June 2022, as Managing Director for Technology Enabled Care. In this role, she leads on the development and implementation of technology enabled solutions for the people we support across England and Scotland.

Joanna joined our charity following a career at Virgin Care, where she held senior roles in health and care services including Director of Strategy and Development and Head of Commissioning. With a passion for technology and a doctorate in research, Joanna has most recently led the deployment of an integrated care record, introduced AI into social care, and established a care coordination centre using workflow technology.

Joanna sees technology as an enabler to transform the way we deliver services and is passionate about working with others to develop solutions that enable our colleagues and the people we support to live the best lives possible.

Joanna is married with a daughter at home and a lively dog! As far as free time goes (with a young family) she spends any spare moments outdoors, as well as working as a Trustee for a local charity supporting vulnerable families.

Nicola Barnes

Director of People Operations

Nicola joined our Executive team in May 2023 as Director of People Operations, after over seven years at our charity. In this role she is accountable for all aspects of the day-to-day colleague journey within our frontline teams. Her previous roles at Community Integrated Care include Head of People Operations and HR Business Partner in our North West region.

With over 12 years of experience in human resources, Nicola’s background spans across both the public and private sector, with significant experience in social care. Passionate about supporting people to truly get the best of themselves, she is a qualified coach and trainer and a CIPD Chartered Member.

Nicola is a self-professed ‘Soccer Mum’ who loves to spend time with family and friends - but when she isn’t running after her two children, she enjoys exploring the Welsh countryside in her family’s camper van or working on her health and fitness!

Patricia King

Legal Director and Company Secretary

Patricia joined our Executive team in October 2024 as Legal Director and Company Secretary, following six years at Community Integrated Care. In her current role, Patricia is responsible for the governance and administration of our charity, ensuring all corporate, statutory and regulatory compliance requirements are met. She also leads our organisation’s Legal function and oversees the implementation of decisions made by the Executive Team and Trustees.

With a legal career spanning over two decades, Patricia has held roles at Ellis Whittam and Morecrofts LLP. She has also worked as a consultant, supporting a diverse range of organisations with all aspects of employment law. Introduced to Community Integrated Care via her consultancy work in 2016, she says she has been “proud of her association with such a forward-thinking organisation ever since”. She is passionate about championing the impact of social care after caring for her parents for 19 years.

In her spare time, Patricia enjoys reading (anything and everything!), watching and talking about football – especially Everton Football Club - and regularly spending time with her two grown-up daughters. She is also a Trustee at a local Wirral-based charity, which supports people in her local community.

Lynsey Robertson

Commercial Director

Lynsey Robertson is Commercial Director at Community Integrated Care, with more than 25 years’ experience across health and social care.

Throughout her career, Lynsey has worked extensively with adults who have learning disabilities and autism, holding leadership roles across both provider organisations and commissioning. Before joining Community Integrated Care, she was Deputy Director of Complex Care, Strategic Commissioning at West and North London Integrated Care Board, where she led commissioning activity for people with complex needs.

Having started her career as a Support Worker, Lynsey is passionate about ensuring the people we support remain at the centre of decision-making. She is also a strong advocate for social care as a rewarding career, having benefited from opportunities and mentorship throughout her own professional journey.

As Commercial Director, Lynsey leads Community Integrated Care’s Business Development function, supporting the charity’s growth ambitions through its Best Lives, Bolder strategy. She is committed to achieving sustainable growth that delivers both strong commercial outcomes and exceptional, person-centred support.

Julia Greene

Director of Strategy & Change

Julia joined Community Integrated Care in September 2022 and became a member of the Executive Team in June 2025 as Director of Strategy & Change. In this role, she leads the charity’s strategic development and oversees the coordination of change activity across the organisation.

With over 20 years’ experience delivering complex change programmes, Julia brings a wealth of expertise from the private sector, where she held senior roles in transformation and programme delivery. Since joining the charity, she has played a pivotal role in shaping its approach to project delivery, leading the Group Projects team as Head of Programmes.

Julia holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Psychology and is passionate about embedding sustainable change. She brings a strong focus on people, culture, and impact - ensuring that transformation is not only well-designed but also lands effectively and lasts.

Outside of work, Julia is a proud mum of three football-mad children and spends much of her time cheering from the sidelines. She enjoys running, countryside walks, and family holidays to unwind.

Joanne Bunworth

Director of Finance

Joanne joined our Executive Team in January 2024 as Director of Finance, following seventeen years at our charity. She has held a number of roles throughout this time, joining Community Integrated Care as a Management Accountant and most recently leading the Finance department as Head of Finance.

In her role as Finance Director, she is now responsible for overseeing the finance, procurement, facilities, and property management teams – managing the financial controls of our charity and ensuring value for money in everything we do.

Before joining our charity, Joanne’s background was in manufacturing where she trained in process improvement. With a dedication to ongoing professional development, she has been a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants for over twenty years.

A lover of sports, Joanne enjoys nothing more than spending her free time with her son and husband, sharing this passion with them. She also loves a good catchup with friends and spending quality time with her family.

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