Our Board of Executives
Chief Executive
Neil Matthewman joined CIC as Chief Executive Officer in August 2011, bringing with him a wealth of experience gained during a long career within the public sector.Having held a range of senior positions in both NHS service provider and commissioning organisations, Neil left his role as Managing Dir...
Group Finance Director
Mark D’Arcy directly manages CIC Group’s large Finance department and oversees CIC’s relationship with bankers, auditors and commissioners on any finance related matters. Mark joined CIC in 2007, having previously worked for insurers Royal Sun Alliance. One of Mark’s first major projects with...
Group Operations Director
Jane Worsley takes overall operational responsibility for CIC’s Independent Living, Senior Care and Homelessness services, as well as our Property and Business Development departments. Jane has thirty years’ experience in the care sector, and has worked for CIC since 1998, holding a number of roles...
Director of Independent Living Services
Denise Blewitt oversees our Independent Living services, ensuring that CIC provides excellent services to people with learning difficulties, mental health concerns and physical disabilities.Denise has worked for our charity for over 18 years, originally starting her career as home manager in a senio...
Director of Quality and Standards
Sue McLean leads CIC's Quality Department and takes senior responsibility for the management of quality standards in our services, information risk management and safeguarding. She has worked for CIC since June 2009 and previously held the role of Director for Senior Care and Specialist Service...
Executive Director for Scotland
Brian Murphy was appointed as Executive Director Scotland in November 2010, having previous been an Assistant Director for CIC Group since September 2008. Brian is responsible for the deployment of CIC’s strategy in all Scottish services. Brian has experience of developing and managing a...
Director of Human Resources
Grace Marguerie oversees CIC’s People Strategy and has direct line management responsibility for our HR, Learning and Development, Payroll, Health and Safety, Marketing and Purchasing departments. She is also a key member of CIC’s Employee Forum and Service User Forum.Grace has worked for CIC since...
Company Secretary and Head of Legal Services
As Company Secretary, David Staples is responsible for the efficient administration of the CIC Group, particulary with regards ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirments, and implementation of all Board of Trustee and Director decisions. David also leads the charity's in-hous...
Director of Business Development and Partnerships
Cath joined CIC Group in February 2012 from mental health charity Making Space where she held the position of Director of Development. In her new as Director of Business Development and Partnerships Cath will take lead responsibility for CIC's Group's overall Business Development and...


