Sheila Hendy has joined healthcare property investor and developer Octopus Healthcare as clinical assurance director.

Hendy (pictured) has more than 25 years of healthcare experience, joining the firm from Cancer Partners UK where she was director of governance. Previously, she held positions at Bupa and also acted as director of governance and risk at BMI Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle.   

Mike Adams, chief executive of Octopus Healthcare, said: “Sheila brings with her a wealth of experience and we are really looking forward to working with her. She strengthens our offer and reaffirms our strategy to provide a best-in-class service to our operator partners and tenants. As we continue to expand our investment activity in the UK healthcare market, Shelia’s extensive governance and clinical experience will be invaluable.”

Compass Executives advised on the placement.