Vital Healthcare Property Trust announced that Graham Stuart has been appointed to the Board of Directors of NorthWest Healthcare Properties Management Limited, the Manager of Vital Healthcare Property Trust, effective immediately. Graham is an experienced corporate director with an established track record of performance in governance and in prior executive roles. He is currently the Independent Chairman of EROAD Limited and an Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Tower. Graham's appointment follows a comprehensive search process led by Independent Chair, Claire Higgins, and with advice and assistance from international search and recruitment firm Heidrick & Struggles. Graham is deemed an Independent Director for the purposes of the NZX Listing Rules and the Vital Trust Deed, and will be a member of the Audit Committee. It is intended that he will transition to the Chair of the Audit Committee, taking over from Claire Higgins. David Carr will step down from the interim role he currently holds as an Executive Director.