Preston-based Altius Group, the parent company of healthcare, childcare and education estate agent Redwoods Dowling Kerr (RDK), has appointed Martin Sloan as head of healthcare.

Sloan is also appointed RDK’s sales director to lead a team of business brokers in healthcare and domiciliary care.

Sloan was previously head of equity release at mortgage broker Professional Mortgage Services. His has more than 15 years’ experience of working in equity release and has worked as a regional and a team manager with several businesses, including Key and Age Partnership.

Sloan said: “RDK Healthcare is a well-established, trusted brand in the UK, with plans for further growth. We have a team of experienced, talented people who understand the sector and help our clients get the very best out of every deal. I am enjoying working with them as we drive the brand forward.”

Sloan will work closely with Altius Group’s operations director, Paul Sweeney, who said: “RDK Healthcare is one of our most successful and prolific brands. With his extensive management experience and his drive to succeed, I’m excited to see where Martin will take our healthcare business in the future.”