Health property investment firm Octopus Healthcare has appointed Andrew Neville as investment manager.

Neville will focus on investment opportunities in the retirement living, private hospital and care homes sectors.

He was formerly an associate director at private equity firm GI Partners, and was involved in the initial public offering of specialist healthcare provider Cambian Group last year.

Mike Adams, chief executive of Octopus Healthcare, said: “We are delighted that Andrew is joining us as we expand our investment activity in care homes, retirement housing and private hospitals.

“His appointment contributes further to the strength and depth of the team as we continue in our ambition to become the leading investor in the healthcare sector.”