Richard Umbers
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Richard joined Ryman in 2021. He is an internationally experienced CEO with a background in leading large businesses. Richard was previously Divisional Director of Buying at Kaufland in Germany and CEO and Managing Director of Myer Australia. He also held senior roles at Woolworths in Australia and was Managing Director of Progressive Enterprises in New Zealand.
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Rob Woodgate
GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Rob Woodgate joined Ryman in November 2023. He is an accomplished senior finance leader with international experience across a range of industries. Rob was previously Group CFO at Trans-Tasman construction and infrastructure provider Fulton Hogan where he led the finance, treasury, risk, IT and shared service functions for the Group. He has also held roles across NZX-listed entities, co-operatives and private companies, including PGG Wrightson Limited and Silver Fern Farms Limited.
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Deborah Marris
GROUP GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Deborah joined Ryman in 2022. She began her career as a lawyer in New Zealand and has held senior executive roles with global organisations in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India and Australia. Deborah joined Ryman from Synlait Milk Limited, where she was Director of Legal, Risk and Governance.
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Cheyne Chalmers
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – NEW ZEALAND
Cheyne joined Ryman in 2020 as Chief Operations Officer and was appointed Chief Executive Officer – New Zealand in June 2022. Cheyne has held senior public health roles including Executive Director of Residential and Support Services and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer at Monash Health, Melbourne. Cheyne is also an adjunct professor at Deakin University in Victoria.
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Cameron Holland
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – AUSTRALIA
Cameron joined Ryman in 2021. He is a proven business leader with over 15 years’ experience leading the commercial and operational arms of some of Australasia’s largest brands, including Jetstar and Lonely Planet. Cameron also has extensive experience in the aged-care, home-care and retirement-living sector in Australia.
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Chris Evans
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OFFICER
Chris joined Ryman in 2021. He is an experienced construction leader, having enjoyed more than 25 years working for John Holland Group in a range of operational and senior leadership positions in Australia. More recently Chris worked at Sydney Airport, where he was Chief Assets and Infrastructure Officer.
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Mary-Anne Stone
CHIEF EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Mary-Anne rejoined Ryman in 2020. She has over 25 years’ experience in the healthcare sector, including senior management roles in primary health, retirement living and home and community care. Mary-Anne’s master’s degree focused on health systems for ageing populations and health equity.
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Rick Davies
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION OFFICER
Rick joined Ryman in 2019. He is an experienced leader, with a career in both technology and commercial leadership roles, having worked extensively within the ecommerce sector. Rick has had a range of senior roles, including leader of Trade Me’s iconic retail marketplace division.
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Di Walsh
CHIEF PEOPLE AND SAFETY OFFICER
Di joined Ryman in 2023. She began her career in biochemistry and held diverse operational roles before building an extensive career in senior people and culture roles across Australia and New Zealand. Prior to Ryman she worked in senior roles at Lion Breweries and most recently was Group Executive Manager – People at Fulton Hogan.
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David Bennett
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Dave joined Ryman in 2013 and was promoted to Group Chief Financial Officer in 2017. In November 2023, Dave transitioned to Chief Strategy Officer. He is a board member of the Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand and the New Zealand Aged Care Association. Before joining Ryman he worked as an accountant and auditor.
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