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Scottish dental group Clyde Munro has appointed Louise Reeves as its new chief executive, succeeding founder Jim Hall as the business prepares for its next phase of growth.
Ms Reeves, who previously served as chief operating officer at Portman Dentex, began her career as a dental nurse before moving into senior operational roles across the dental sector.
Louise Reeves. (Image: Supplied)
Mr Hall will remain involved in the business as a board member.
Founded in 2015, Clyde Munro has grown to operate 65 dental practices across Scotland, from Orkney to the Borders. The group employs around 300 dentists and 500 support staff, serving more than 500,000 patients each year.
The company delivers both NHS and private dental care, including in rural and remote communities where access to dental services can be challenging.
Ms Reeves’ appointment marks the start of a new phase focused on strengthening the existing practice network, investing in staff and facilities, and expanding access to dental care across Scotland.
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Louise Reeves, chief executive of Clyde Munro Dental Group, said: "Clyde Munro has built an incredibly strong business over the past decade, with a clear commitment to delivering high-quality dental care in communities across Scotland.
"I’m excited by the opportunity to build on those foundations and lead its next phase.
"Dentistry is changing quickly and I want Clyde Munro to be at the forefront of that change, recognised as the industry-leading dental group, embracing innovation, technology and new ways of working that improve the experience for our patients and our people.
"What particularly drew me to Clyde Munro is how deeply its values run through the organisation.
"Putting patients’ wellbeing first, supporting our colleagues and playing a positive role in our communities are fundamental to the business and values I’m committed to championing.
"I’m looking forward to working with Jim and our teams across Scotland to combine that strong sense of purpose with real ambition for the future and set the standard for what a modern dental group can be."
Jim Hall, founder of Clyde Munro, said: "Louise has exceptional experience of our sector and, importantly, understands practices, clinicians and the realities of delivering excellent patient care.
"She’s the ideal person to lead the business through its next chapter and I’m looking forward to supporting Louise and the team in this next exciting phase."