THE managing director of two care homes in Wokingham borough has been named businesswoman of the year.
Natasha Lazovic runs Barchester’s South Division and scooped the title at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2023.
The honours aim to celebrate the achievements of female leaders in the care sector, and create a platform to support rising stars and future leaders.
The winners were announced at a Gala Awards ceremony on November 21, at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel.
Ms Lazovic came to the UK in 1994 from Serbia to train as a nurse, and joined Barchester in 2014 as Regional Director leading 10 homes, which then doubled to 20 as Senior Regional Director, and now she is in charge of more than 80 care homes including West Oak in Murray Road, Wokingham, and Austen House in Kilnsea Driver, Lower Earley.
Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, said: “I could not be prouder of Natasha. She has had an amazing career and she is a shining example to all her teams that with hard work, you really can achieve anything.
“I have had the privilege of working alongside her for over 18 years now and there’s no one who deserves this award more.
“She is an exceptional leader and businesswoman.”
