Meet the Leadership Team

Meet the people behind Exemplar Health Care, a diverse and talented group of sector-leading experts who share our values and passion to make every day better for both the people we support and our dedicated colleagues.

Browse the profiles below to meet our Leadership Team.

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Steve Melton

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Exemplar Health Care

Steve Melton is the CEO of Exemplar Health Care and oversees the company’s strategy, quality management and business excellence. Steve has made it Exemplar Health Care’s mission to make every day better for our residents and colleagues.

Meet our Chairman, Dr Graham Rich

Graham Rich

Chair of Exemplar Health Care

Dr Graham Rich is the Chair of Exemplar Health Care and chairs the Board of Directors which oversees the company’s quality and performance. He works closely with Steve Melton, the Chief Executive, to support the senior leadership team.

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Susan Marshall

Non-Executive Director at Exemplar Health Care

Susan Marshall is a Non-Executive Director with Exemplar Health Care. She supports the Executive Team in making decisions that ensure the delivery of excellent care and services for the people we support. 

Meet our Legal Director and Company Secretary, Elizabeth Pancott

Elizabeth Pancott

Legal Director

Elizabeth is Legal Director at Exemplar Health Care. She acts as the Company Secretary and Senior Information Risk Owner, and advises colleagues on all legal matters including the acquisition and construction of new care homes, information governance, safeguarding and regulatory matters.

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Selina Wall

Managing Director

Selina Wall is Managing Director of Commissioning at Exemplar Health Care. She leads the commissioning and operational teams. 

Meet or Clinical Director, Helen Baxendale

Helen Baxendale

Clinical Director

Helen Baxendale is Clinical Director at Exemplar Health Care. She’s responsible for ensuring that our residents receive the highest standards of nursing care, and that our care homes meet regulatory standards and requirements.

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Matthew Blain

HR Director

Matthew Blain is the HR Director at Exemplar Health Care. He oversees the HR function which is responsible for recruitment, selection, talent management, organisational development, health and wellbeing. 

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Martin Vickerman

Property and Developments Director

Martin is the Property and Developments Director at Exemplar Health Care. He oversees the property function which is responsible for delivering a holistic property service including maintenance, small works, compliance, major developments and portfolio management.

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Rachel Calladine

Business Development Director

Rachel Calladine is Business Development Director at Exemplar Health Care. She builds and maintains positive relationships with a variety of external stakeholders such as Integrated Commissioning Boards, local authorities and NHS Trusts.

Meet our CFO, Angus Blyth

Angus Blyth

Chief Finance Officer

Angus Blyth is Chief Finance Officer at Exemplar Health Care. He provides financial and commercial leadership across the company. 

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