When Charles Course intimated that he wanted to step back from the role of CEO of the Heathpatch Group to focus on other projects, we feared it would be difficult to replace him. After nearly 20 years as a Director, he has been the driving force in many of our successful projects, with his acute business acumen inspiring those around him.
However, there was no doubt that our Finance Director, George Westwood, was ready to pick up the reins. He joined Heathpatch in 2020 with a strong interest in agriculture and a love of rural Suffolk. A chartered accountant, his financial expertise blended well with his deep appreciation for the region’s agricultural landscape. He has immersed himself into the Group and our industries at all levels and demonstrated a talent for strategic planning, balanced with insight and collaboration. We are confident that George will be adept at navigating the current and future challenges facing our businesses.
We are pleased also to say that Charles Course will be staying on as a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board, to continue to support the business going forward.