Orchard Care Homes’ Chief Commercial Officer Honoured at Yorkshire Finance Leaders Awards 2025

Chief Commercial Officer of orchard Care Homes Deborah Johnson, has been named the winner of the Business Transformation Award at the Yorkshire Finance Leaders Awards 2025.

The award recognises finance leaders who have successfully led major change initiatives and delivered tangible improvements within their organisations. Deborah’s win reflects her exceptional leadership in driving Orchard Care Homes through a significant period of strategic transformation – enhancing operational performance and accelerating commercial growth across the group.

The Yorkshire Finance Leaders Awards celebrate the region’s most innovative and influential finance professionals. This year’s winners were announced at a ceremony in Leeds, recognising those who have made a lasting impact in their sectors.

In their comments, the judging panel praised Deborah’s long-standing contribution to the organisation: “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.”

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