Affinity Education Group has confirmed the departures of CEO Tim Hickey and COO Nishad Alani, who have both left the company.

Former senior advisor for compliance and quality Glen Hurley has been appointed the new chief executive, beginning today.

“Mr. Hurley, with substantial expertise and robust operational knowledge, will seamlessly transition into this new position, having already collaborated closely with numerous teams,” stated a spokesperson for Affinity Education Group.

“He has 25 years of experience in the aged care sector in an array of senior executive roles and has also served as a senior regulator.”

Nicola Page has also joined Affinity as chief compliance and risk officer.

Affinity’s human relations boss Rolanda Mitchell also stepped down recently.

Affinity Education runs 250 childcare centres across the country and is the umbrella company for brands such as Milestones and Kids Academy.

Affinity also operates centres where accused child sexual abuser Brown worked.

Brown is facing more than 70 charges, including child rape. He has not entered a plea.

“Affinity is strongly dedicated to delivering safe and high-quality care to families across our network and to supporting our committed, professional staff who educate and care for children with compassion and integrity,” added the spokesperson.

Following the charges against Brown, the company had previously vowed to implement extensive reforms at its centers, including accelerating the installation of CCTV cameras and allowing parents to choose their children’s restroom schedules.

In an earlier statement, Affinity Education said it has a “zero tolerance approach to any form of abuse or misconduct involving children”.

“We are deeply sorry for the distress this is causing our families – no family should have to go through this,” the spokesperson said.

“We are committed to supporting every family impacted whilst continuing to cooperate fully with the authorities as the investigation continues.”