Signature Senior Lifestyle appoints new chief operating officer

Carole Hunt has joined Signature Senior Lifestyle as chief operating officer.

She takes up her role with the company, which provides luxury care for older people, as result of its expansion plans, which are being funded by a £250 million investment.

Ms Hunt, formerly chief operating officer at Barchester Healthcare, will focus initially on commissioning the next wave of luxury care homes to be built in London and the Home Counties.

Aidan Roche, managing director of Signature Senior Lifestyle, said: “Carole joining us will bring a great mix of experience, energy and fresh thinking to Signature’s expansion plans. This is a key appointment to Signature and demonstrates our absolute commitment towards building the market leading brand in this sector.”