As group director at One Housing, he oversaw the launch of the Season and Baycroft older people’s housing brands. He also led several sector initiatives, including working with think tank the Smith Institute to launch the report ‘Housing associations and the NHS: new thinking, new partnerships’.

Kevin Beirne said: “We know from experience that when services for the elderly and vulnerable are integrated in the early design stages of a development, then the care providers – NHS or private – will have the right foundations to deliver better care, lifestyles and choices to residents. This process was fundamental to my work at One Housing and it dovetails perfectly with the ambition and values of Octopus Healthcare.”

Richard Hill, group chief executive at One Housing, said: “I want to thank Kevin for his many years of great work to secure One Housing’s position as the sector leader in housing and health.”