Pacific Smiles Group announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Andrew Vidler, following a comprehensive executive search process. The appointment takes effect from 15 January 2024. Mr. Vidler has extensive experience in healthcare and working with health industry professionals in the pharmacy and healthcare service industries.

He was most recently Executive General Manager Retail at Wesfarmers Health which included responsibility for the Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy business. Mr. Vidler was formerly an Executive General Manager at EBOS Group Limited where, for over 20 years he held leadership roles at Symbion, Mayne Group and FH Faulding. Mr. Vidler will succeed Mr. Paul Robertson who has been acting as Interim Chief Executive Officer, where he has focused on delivering the company's operational and strategic agenda over the past four months.

Mr. Robertson's appointment provided the Board the time to undertake the executive search to find the best candidate for the CEO role, and Mr. Robertson will return to the Executive Leadership Team. Mr. Vidler will work closely with Mr. Robertson and Mr. Matthew Cordingley, the Chief Financial Officer, to ensure that, regardless of the status of any corporate interest in the Company, the leadership team remain focussed on the ongoing operation of the business for the benefit of shareholders, and the treatment of our patients.