The board of directors of Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited announced the shareholders that Dr. Shrey Viranna will be stepping down as Group chief executive officer and as an executive director of the Board of Life Healthcare and its related subsidiaries, with immediate effect. Dr. Viranna is emigrating to Australia for personal and family reasons. Pieter van der Westhuizen, the current Group chief financial officer has been appointed acting Group CEO, with immediate effect.

Pieter will also retain his role as CFO, supported by the Company's highly capable finance function. Pieter has been with Life Healthcare for 20 years, the last five as Group CFO. Dr. Viranna will remain with the company as a special advisor until February 29, 2020 to provide continuity and to ensure a smooth and managed transition.