Pacific Smiles Group Limited announced the resignation of its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Phil McKenzie, with effect from 31 August 2023. An executive search is underway for a new CEO and the company's Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Paul Robertson has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer. His appointment minimizes disruption to the business and ensures that leadership of the Company remains focused on delivering the Company's operational and strategic agenda.

Paul Robertson Biography: Mr. Robertson is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and senior executive. He joined Pacific Smiles Group in 2008 as Chief Operating Officer where he spent 13 years building a deep understanding of the Company's operations. In July 2022, he was appointed Chief Commercial Officer, enabling him to leverage his knowledge of the business and build on established relationships.

As a CEO, Mr. Robertson has extensive experience leading private hospitals including Calvary John James Hospital, Lingard, Christo Road, Lady Davidson, Warners Bay, Castlecrag and Mosman Private Hospitals. Mr. Robertson was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer on the 1 September 2023 in order to facilitate an orderly handover. Mr. Robertson's appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer will continue for the period of the search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.