Michael Siddle, Chairman of Ramsay Health Care announced the appointment of its Chief Operating Officer, Craig McNally, as the Company's new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Chris Rex, who announced his planned retirement in February. Mr. McNally's appointment will be effective from 3 July 2017. Mr. McNally is one of Ramsay's longest serving senior executives, having commenced with the Company in 1988.

He has served seven years as Chief Operating Officer and 22 years prior to this in various roles including Head of Global Strategy and European Operations. Mr. Craig McNally will commence as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ramsay Health Care (Ramsay) on 3 July 2017, following seven years with Ramsay as Chief Operating Officer and 22 years prior to this in various roles across the Company, including Head of Global Strategy and European Operations.