Adelle Taylor is to take over from outgoing chief executive Sarah Steel, who founded the nursery group, which was then taken over by French operator La Maison Bleue in 2019.
As chair, Steel will continue as an ambassador for the nursery group, which now operates 79 sites, and remain the nominated individual with Ofsted. She will also continue her responsibilities as chair of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).
In her role as chief executive, Taylor, who has previously worked in the food and beverage industry, will focus on the company’s strategy, along with supporting the growth of future settings.
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