Luke Osborne BSc (Hons)

"Compass Carter Osborne understood our ambition and goals for the platform, they presented an exciting shortlist, and together we were able to put in place an experienced and talented leadership team that shares our vision. There are exciting opportunities in front of us and now is the right time for investment in and support of early years. Sinead and Chris are terrific leaders and bring significant experience that will be critical to our future growth and success. Along with the rest of the board, I look forward to supporting Sinead and Chris as Downing’s award-winning Development Capital team partners with exceptional management teams to help realise their growth ambitions and maximise potential of their business by providing flexible funding solutions, strategic support and access to its networks."

"From the very start, Jamie's support throughout my appointment to the CEO role at Wellgate was superb. He guided me through the process with clarity, confidence, and a calm professionalism that made a real difference at every stage. What was particularly evident was Jamie's in-depth knowledge of the private health and social care sector – this insight was a significant factor in how effectively he coordinated and directed the process, offering guidance that was always relevant, well judged, and timely. Jamie is not only an outstanding professional but also a genuinely top individual, and I very much enjoyed working with him."

"From the very start, Jamie's support throughout my appointment to the CEO role at Wellgate was superb. He guided me through the process with clarity, confidence, and a calm professionalism that made a real difference at every stage. What was particularly evident was Jamie's in-depth knowledge of the private health and social care sector – this insight was a significant factor in how effectively he coordinated and directed the process, offering guidance that was always relevant, well judged, and timely. Jamie is not only an outstanding professional but also a genuinely top individual, and I very much enjoyed working with him."

“Compass Carter Osborne provided an excellent service to Octopus Healthcare in our recent executive search for both a CEO and FD for our Rangeford retirement communities business. CCO offered a comprehensive package including expert advice and sector insight in framing the job roles and positioning the opportunity to attract an impressive field of candidates. In an incredibly competitive sector for the best talent CCO were able to bring the very best candidates to Rangeford and supported Octopus as an investor throughout the appointment and on boarding process.

“This was a challenging assignment, two established businesses merging and a new CEO appointed. Sam listened carefully to our thoughts, provided insight and constructive challenge to our requirements, then worked with us collaboratively to find the best Chair candidates.”