ADEPT CARE HOMES - Key Persons


Chris White - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Financial Director
My extensive background in Information Technology, Media and Marketing made me an ideal match for Adept. Joining my family's business in 2021 as Head of Marketing & Technology my role is now Communities Director. One of my main roles is to expand our homes resident communities' interaction with their local communities and make our homes vibrant, dynamic, and superb places to live.

Dave Lock - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Executive Chair
I worked in banking for more than 30 years, including over 20 years as a specialist healthcare partner. During my time as Relationship Director at Royal Bank of Scotland, I tailored bespoke solutions to healthcare providers, including Adept. I joined Adept in 2021 as Business Director and now as Managing Director I oversee Adept's policy of continuous service improvement and ensure we are "a superb place to live or work".

Emma Philpott - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director
After many years as Commercial Finance Director including 10 years at Greene King, I joined Adept in 2016. Initially as a Non-Executive Director providing advice and strategic direction for the company. I became Financial Director in 2018 establishing a strategy for the financial stability required to make continuous improvements to our facilities and services.

Joe Lock

Job Titles:
  • Communities Director
I joined St John Ambulance in 2008 as Managing Director before becoming the Chief Operations Officer. I then joined Adept in 2017 as Quality Director and became a Non-Executive Director in 2018 alongside being Chair of several Charitable organisations. My role at Adept allows me to contribute to the strategic direction of the company and make an active effort in promoting and improving our resident's wellbeing.

Kenny Nelson - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
My dedication and enthusiasm for Adepts vision and values stems from over 30 years' experience in the Health and Social Care sector. Since 2009 I have been Operations Director for Adept and the CQC nominated individual. I continuously strive to make our resident lives enriched and fulfilled whilst ensuring Adept Care Homes is "a superb place to live or work".

Peter Savage

Job Titles:
  • Non Executive Director