Optegra Eye Health Care has appointed Dr Peter Byloos as its new group chief executive, replacing Roberto Cirillo.

Byloos (pictured), who began his career at Stryker in Belgium, brings experience as an investor and leader in a variety of healthcare industries across Europe.

Most recently, he was partner in the healthcare arm of private equity firm Gimv, chief executive and president of mobility equipment company Handicare Group in Norway, and president EMEA at medical devices and therapeutics company CR Bard.

Byloos commented: “I am excited to support and accelerate the successful growth and brand recognition of Optegra.”

Cyrus Jilla, Optegra chairman, said: “We are delighted to welcome Peter as chief executive. He shares our passion for further building Optegra’s unrivalled ophthalmology reputation and promises to pursue our ambitious clinical and commercial goals with renewed vigour.”