James Tugendhat joined as chief executive officer (CEO) in September 2020, he cites one of the key reasons for joining was HC-One’s commitment to being the Kind Care Company.
He has worked across a wide range of sectors, having started his career in consumer and financial services, before holding leadership roles in healthcare and the broader care sector.
James is working with the team to foster a culture that actively encourages simple kindness in everything we do, supporting those in the care to lead their best life and to deliver the company’s mission of being the ‘first choice’ for families, Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities HC-One serves.
James Tugendhat’s Previous Role:
Most recently, he led the European and international division of US-based Bright Horizons. Prior to that, he spent a number of years with Bupa where he worked across several parts of the group, including leading Bupa’s NHS commissioning effort.
He has also been President and CEO of Boston-based Health Dialog, a ground-breaking health analytics and disease management business acquired by Bupa. James is also Non-Executive Director of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Non-Executive Chair of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
CEO contact information
| CEO Full Name | James Tugendhat |
| Company name | HC One |
| CEO Email Address | james.tugendhat@hc-one.co.uk |
| Phone number | N/A |
| Location | Darlington, DL3 6AH, United Kingdom |
HC One Executive team
- David Smith – Chief Financial Officer
- Stephen Butterworth – Chief Operations Officer
- Mike McKessar – Chief Commercial Officer
- John Handley – Chief People Officer
- Charlie Cutler – General Counsel
- Tracey Tomlins – Managing Director, East and West Midlands
- Bernard Mawoyo – Managing Director, London and South East
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| Maxine Smedley – Managing Director | maxine.smedley@hc-one.co.uk |
| Jenny Olsen – Press & Media Officer | press@hc-one.co.uk |
| Nicola Bales – Managing Director | nicola.bales@hc-one.co.uk |
| David Hulton – General Manager of HC-One | david.hulton@hc-one.co.uk |
Social media
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| Website | hc-one.co.uk |
About Company
HC-One is Britain’s largest care home operator, with more than 275 care homes across England, Scotland and Wales specialising in dementia, nursing and residential care for older people.
They announced its refurbishment programme, to modernise the living environments of more than 200 care homes across the company. HC-One employs around 19,000 people in its homes and its support office based in Darlington.
HC One CEO James Tugendhat Net Worth
James Tugendhat who is the current Chief Executive Officer of HC One has an estimated current net worth of £2m-£5.5m.
Soon after James’ appointment as Chief Executive of HC-One in 2020, he led HC-One’s £540 million refinancing deal with Welltower, enhancing the organization’s long-term financial stability and ability to invest in its services and people.
James is overseeing HC-One’s ongoing investment programme of over £263 million into the Kind Care Company’s workforce, home environments, innovation and technology, and quality of care.
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