Directors

DR DAVID KERR
MB CHB, FRNZCGP
CHAIRMAN

David Kerr is a General Practitioner who operates a private practice in Christchurch. He was the founding Chairman of Pegasus Medical Group from 1992 to 1998, representing 225 General Medical Practitioners in Christchurch, is an advisor to the Canterbury District Health Board and is a director of Pharmac Limited. David is a Trustee of Health Ed Trust NZ Inc., the leading education provider in the aged care sector.

David joined the Ryman Board in 1994 and has held the role of Chairman since 1999. David is a Fellow and Immediate Past President of the New Zealand Medical Association and has been awarded a Fellowship with Distinction by the Royal New Zealand College of Practitioners.

WARREN BELL          
M COM, CA                     DIRECTOR

Warren Bell is an experienced public and private company director, and was previously an audit partner with Deloitte. He is currently chairman of Hallenstein Glasson and St Georges Hospital, and is a director of a number of private companies.

He has a very strong audit background and has considerable experience in the Australian marketplace through his involvement with Hallenstain Glasson.

ANDREW CLEMENTS
B COM
DIRECTOR

Andrew (Clem) is an investor and professional director.

He is cuurently chairman of Orion Health, New Zealand Assets Management and Amadeus Asset Administration. He is also a director of a number of NZX listed and private companies including The New Zealand Refining Company and Revera. Clem was previously Managing Director of Emerald Capital Limited, a Canadian owned investment company from 1998 until 2008, and is a member of the Institue of Directors.

He is a trustee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation (an endowment fund for the Foundation for Youth), The New Zealand Football Foundation and the Mt Wellington Stadium Charitable Trust.

KEVIN HICKMAN
DIRECTOR

Kevin Hickman co-founded Ryman Healthcare Ltd in 1982, together with his business partner, John Ryder. Kevin has considerable experience as a director and manager of a diverse range of businesses in the private sector, including the retail, telecommunications and manufacturing sectors.

Kevin held the role of Managing Director in a joint capacity from 1982 and in his sole capacity from 2002 to 2006. Kevin’s family trust remains a significant shareholder in the Company.

JO APPLEYARD
LLB (HONS)
DIRECTOR

Jo Appleyard is a partner with Chapman Tripp, and is a skilled advocate and litigator specialising in commercial, employment and resource management law.

Jo has acted for the Company for a number of years on employment and resource management matters, both of which are pivotal to the success of the Company. Jo brings to the Board an in-depth knowledge of the Company’s activities, together with wider commercial experience.

 Jo joined the Board in January 2009.

SIMON CHALLIES
LLB, B COM, CA
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Simon Challies was appointed Managing Director on 18 May 2010, having previously held the position of Chief Executive.

A qualified chartered accountant, Simon joined Ryman Healthcare Ltd on listing in 1999 as CFO/Company Secretary and was promoted to General Manager/CFO in 2003 before taking the role of Chief Executive in 2006.