Deborah Johnson, CCO at Orchard Care Homes, wins award at the Yorkshire Finance Leaders Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Chief Commercial Officer, Deborah Johnson, has been named winner of the ‘Business Transformation Award’ at this year’s Yorkshire Finance Leaders Awards!

The event, held in Leeds, shined a spotlight on some of the most innovative and influential finance professionals across the region; with Deborah being amongst the select few to become finalists in their respective category.

The ‘Business Transformation Award’ recognises leaders in finance who have driven significant change within their organisation – something which Debs is more than familiar with. Over the past few years, she has played a key role in the exciting development and growth at Orchard Care Homes, including shaping our Reconnect strategy, driving performance, and strengthening our commercial growth across the group.

The judging panel highlighted her genuine passion for her role, saying “Deborah Johnson has led a remarkable transformation at Orchard Care Homes, guiding the business through challenging times to become a trusted provider of specialist care across the North and Midlands. Her steady leadership, financial acumen, and commitment to operational improvement have been pivotal in reshaping the organisation and securing its long-term future.”

Hosted by journalist and former BBC Look North presenter, Tanya Arnold, the award ceremony was held at The Queen’s Hotel in Leeds and saw over 250 people attend, all of whom came from a variety of industries and sectors.  

Our CEO, Hayden Knight, told us: “We’re incredibly proud to see Deborah’s vision, dedication, and hard work acknowledged by such a respected awards programme. Her strategic leadership has been vital to our growth and continued delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.”

We couldn’t agree more! Congratulations, Deborah - this award is a true reflection of your passion, perseverance, and the positive impact you’ve made at Orchard Care Homes, and we couldn’t be prouder of you.