Ryman Appoints First Australian Director
Ryman Healthcare announced today the appointment of George Savvides as its
first Australian director.
Mr Savvides is Managing Director of Medibank, Australia''s largest health
insurer. He is also Chair of World Vision Australia and is a member of the
Australian Institute for Population Ageing Research.
"We are delighted that George has accepted our invitation," said Ryman
chairman Dr David Kerr.
"George brings to the Board over 20 years of healthcare experience, in both
the commercial and the public sectors. His local expertise will be
invaluable as we seek to establish ourselves in the Australian market."
Under George''s leadership, Medibank has enjoyed record membership growth and
strong financial performance. Medibank''s revenue has grown to over AU$5
billion per annum, with a customer base of 3.7 million people.
George joins the Board as a non-executive independent director.
Construction is underway on Ryman''s first Australian village in the Melbourne
suburb of Wheelers Hill.
Last year the company lifted its build rate in New Zealand to 700 retirement
units and aged care beds.
Statistics NZ estimates the number of New Zealanders aged 75 plus will more
than double to 538,000 over the next twenty years. In Australia the outlook
is similar, with the number set to double to 2.8 million.
Established in 1984 Ryman has become one of NZ''s largest listed companies.
The company currently owns 25 villages in New Zealand and serves over 7,000
residents. Each village offers a combination of retirement living and aged
care.
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Media advisory: For further information, photos, interviews or comment
please contact Ryman chairman Dr David Kerr on 021 362 403, or Ryman managing
director Simon Challies on 03 3664069 or 0274 968 762
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