PeopleServe announces Dave Stevens as Acting Managing Director

We can confirm that Kay Sutton, Managing Director of PeopleServe, a ResCare company, has resigned with effect from 31st July. Kay is leaving to pursue other professional interests in the third sector.

Kay's resignation was accepted with regret by Jesica Lindgren, Vice President of International Operations. The company is grateful for the lasting and significant contribution that Kay has made to the development of PeopleServe and wishes her well with her future career.

Dave Stevens, National Business Director, has been appointed Acting Managing Director until the ResCare Board announces a successor in due course.

Dave Stevens' biography

Dave Stevens, is based at the organisation's head office in Birmingham, UK.

Dave has over twenty years experience of welfare to work and training provision and was appointed PeopleServe's Acting Managing Director in June 2009.

He was formerly Business Development Director where he was responsible for overseeing the growth of PeopleServe's operations in several regions of the UK.

Reporting directly to the senior management team of US parent company, ResCare, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, Dave will oversee the growth of the UK organisation as it evolves from a regional base to a national provider in line with ResCare's plans for the UK market.

Dave is responsible for more than 250 members of staff and oversees major contracts with the Department for Works and Pensions and the Learning and Skills Council.

Q&A

1) Does Kay have another job?
Kay is leaving to pursue other professional interests in the third sector. She is going to join the Australian charity Wise as their Managing Director. She will be based in South Yorkshire.

2) Is Kay joining a rival?
Kay is leaving to pursue other professional interests in the third sector. Wise does not directly compete with PeopleServe and Kay is working her notice period.

3) Why did Kay resign?
Kay wanted to pursue other professional interests in the third sector.

If pushed... You would have to put that question to Kay.

4) Are any other employees leaving with Kay?
No. Kay is leaving to pursue other professional interests in the third sector.

5) Did ResCare's takeover of Biscom play a role in Kay's decision to resign?
No. After nearly ten years at PeopleServe (fomerly Biscom), Kay decided to pursue other professional interests in the third sector.

6) Who is the new Managing Director?
Dave Stevens, National Business Director, is the new Acting Managing Director

7) Are you seeking to recruit a permanent Managing Director?
Dave Stevens, National Business Director, is the new Acting Managing Director. An executive search for a permanent Managing Director is underway and an announcement about Kay's successor will be made in due course.

8) Are you considering internal candidates for the role of Managing Director?
We will consider all qualified candidates for the role of Managing Director.

9) Will Dave Stevens combine the roles of National Business Director and Acting Managing Director?
No. ResCare will provide additional management support to PeopleServe to ensure consistent and stable operations as we manage our current contracts and prepare for FND1 implementation.

10) What impact will Kay's departure have on PeopleServe and its future business plans?
It's business as usual. PeopleServe has a strong team and we will continue to serve the interests of our customers and partners.

11) Will this impact on your preparations for the delivery of FND phase 1?
No. It's business as usual. PeopleServe has a strong team which is actively taking forward our work for the delivery of FND phase 1 as a subcontractor.

12) Will this impact on your preparations for FND phase 2 bids?
No. It's business as usual. PeopleServe has a strong team which will prepare our response for FND phase 2 bids.

13) Have partners been told?
Yes. We are in communication with our partners to inform them of the news.