Eden Futures has appointed Helen Stokes as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Helen joins from CareTech, a provider of high-quality care and support across the whole health and social care spectrum for children and adults, where she was Managing Director for Specialist Services. She succeeds Dawn Berry who is stepping down after nearly seven years with Eden Futures.

Christa Echtle, Chairperson at Eden Futures, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Helen, who has over 25 years working in and leading health and social care settings, to Eden Futures. Helen and the team will continue to focus on expanding our services, enabling us to support people to be as independent as possible.”

Commenting Helen Stokes said: “I am delighted to be joining Eden Futures at this exciting time for growth, and I am looking forward to leading the organisation in providing great outcomes for those we support.”

Eden Futures has appointed Christa Echtle as its new Chairperson.

Christa has an impressive track record in supporting businesses like Eden Futures to develop their services. She has 30 years’ experience in healthcare services and MedTech companies. She’ll be a valuable contributor to our continued success, and we’re excited to have her join the team.

Christa has an impressive track record of over 30 years working in various healthcare settings, ranging from social care, specialist recruitment, medical outsourcing and MedTech.  Her experience includes working for public, private and private equity owned companies.

Dawn Berry, Chief Executive Officer, says: “With her background and experience Christa will be a valuable contributor to our continued success; we’re excited to have her join the team.

“Sovereign’s continued investment in Eden Futures reflects their long-term confidence in us as one of the best supported living companies in the UK and is a testament to our positive working relationship.  With Christa, the executive team and I will be working closely with Sovereign to develop new services and to continue supporting people in our existing services.”