Constantia Healthcare Group Appoints Kathryn Dee as Acting Chief Operating Officer

Constantia Healthcare Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathryn Dee as Acting Chief Operating Officer, marking an exciting step forward for the organisation as it continues to strengthen its leadership team and operational excellence across its services.

Kathryn brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, with a proven track record of driving quality, improving service delivery, and supporting teams to achieve outstanding outcomes. Her appointment reflects Constantia’s commitment to maintaining high standards of care while continuing to grow and evolve within the sector.

In her new role, Kathryn will oversee day-to-day operations across the group, working closely with senior leaders and frontline teams to ensure consistency, compliance, and innovation remain at the heart of service delivery. She will also play a key role in supporting ongoing strategic initiatives and enhancing organisational performance.

Speaking on the appointment, Emily Whitehurst, CEO at Constantia Healthcare Group, said: “I am pleased to welcome Kathryn into this role. As a Registered Nurse, she brings both strong clinical expertise and proven leadership, which will be instrumental in strengthening the quality, safety, and consistency of care across our services.

Kathryn’s appointment reflects our continued investment in experienced, values-led leadership, ensuring we have the right capability in place to support our homes and teams to deliver consistently exceptional care. It also marks a natural progression in our leadership structure, enabling clear focus at both operational and strategic levels.

I am committed to supporting Kathryn’s ongoing development within the organisation and am confident she will make a meaningful and lasting impact as we continue to build on our strong foundations.”

Kathryn Dee added: “I’m truly honoured to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer at Constantia Healthcare Group. I am very passionate about building a positive working environment for our teams. As a Registered Nurse, my purpose has always been to deliver outstanding clinical care, however, this new opportunity allows me to extend that impact even further, helping to shape an environment where compassion guides every decision, our teams feel empowered and supported, and every person in our care experiences not just care, but genuine kindness, dignity, and respect.”