Octopus Investments CEO Ruth Handcock steps back

Benjamin Davis to succeed

James Baxter-Derrington
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Ruth Handcock has stepped back from her role as CEO of Octopus Investments but will remain in the business, with Benjamin Davis taking on the chief executive role.

Handcock, who has served as CEO of the firm for four years, will remain on the board of Octopus Investments and will support the incoming Davis in an advisory capacity. Davis, who will report to Octopus Group CEO Simon Rogerson, has held several previous roles within the wider Octopus business, including as a fund manager across Octopus Investments, CEO of Octopus Healthcare and, most recently, CEO of Octopus Real Estate. Big Interview: Ruth Handcock of Octopus Investments on B Corps and private investments Prior to joining Octopus, Davis served as an investment manager with YFM Eq...

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