Gowrie Care announces appointment of new Managing Director
Key appointment for charity.
Gowrie Care, part of the Hillcrest Group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Joy Dunlop as its new Managing Director. Ms Dunlop will succeed Damian McGowan who has stepped down to take up a new post with a care company in England.
Ms Dunlop started in post this month and will be responsible for leading Gowrie Care in delivering innovative support tailored to the needs of the people it works with.
Joy Dunlop said:
“I’m excited to be taking on my new role with Gowrie Care. Having worked with the company for over 20 years, I’m proud to be part of an organisation that puts people at the centre of everything we do to ensure that they receive the support they need to live a fulfilling life.”
Ms Dunlop brings to the post a wealth of experience in care and housing. Most recently, she was employed as Corporate Services Manager for Hillcrest Housing Association, which is the parent company of the Hillcrest Group. Prior to this, she held senior posts within Gowrie Care in the roles of Improvements Manager and Area Manager.
Angela Linton, Hillcrest Group’s Chief Executive said:
“Everyone at the Hillcrest Group wishes Joy well in her new post. Joy’s passion and enthusiasm, coupled with her extensive knowledge of the care sector, made her the ideal candidate for the job.”
Over the coming months, Ms Dunlop will meet with Gowrie’s many stakeholders and key personnel from the organisations it works with.