Canford Healthcare appoints Chief Operating Officer

Canford Healthcare has appointed Laird Mackay as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Laird was previously Managing Director at Caring Homes for eight years and a Trustee and Board Member of Care England. He has also had experience in the learning development and mental health sectors, and holds an MBA at the Open University.

CEO Brian Cooney said: “We are delighted to have Laird join Canford Healthcare and believe that he will make a great contribution to the organisation, bringing, as he does, a wealth of experience and understanding of the sector as well as commercial acumen.”

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Laird, who joined Canford Healthcare on October 29, will have responsibility for the operational running and support of the current portfolio and report directly to Brian.

Laird said: “I am excited to be embarking on this new venture with Canford Healthcare and am very much looking forward to supporting the company in its future growth and aspirations and playing my part in making it a great success.”