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LIFE HEALTHCARE GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 2003/002733/06)
ISIN: ZAE000145892
Share Code: LHC
(“Life Healthcare" or the “Company”)
CHANGES TO THE BOARD
Appointment of Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Life Healthcare (“the Board”) is pleased to announce the appointment
of Peter Wharton-Hood to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Executive
Director of the Company with effect from 1 September 2020.
Peter is a seasoned and proven business leader with strong global experience in strategy and
operational delivery in complex and evolving environments. Peter also gained deep experience
in running retail businesses, operations and information technology, whilst in executive positions
with Standard Bank. During his time with Deutsche Bank (DB) in London, he was head of
Operations for the Global Markets division and subsequently Global COO for the Corporate &
Investment Banking division which included responsibility for technology and operations. He also
managed the complex Brexit transition process for DB. Peter is a CA(SA) and has completed the
Harvard Advanced Management Programme.
Appointment of Board Chairman-designate
Chairman of the Board, Mustaq Brey had indicated to the Company, his intention to step down
from his role at an appropriate time. As such, the Board began with a process to identify a suitable
successor and is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Litlhakanyane, a current
independent non-executive director, as Chairman- designate, with immediate effect. Mustaq will
remain with the Company until the conclusion of the Company’s annual general meeting (“AGM”)
in 2021, whereafter Victor will assume the role.
Victor obtained his medical degree (MBChB) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 1988. He
then completed a Masters in Medicine (Radiotherapy) postgraduate specialist degree at the
University of the Free State in 1995, after which he registered as a Radiation and Clinical
Oncologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). He also holds a Master´s
in Business Administration in HealthCare from the University of the Free State. Victor currently
serves as the Managing Director of Bigen Africa Health and Executive Director of Bigen Africa
Group Holdings. Victor has vast experience across the public and private health sector in practice
and in management and the Board looks forward to his valuable contribution in the new role.
Mustaq Brey said, “The Board is delighted to welcome Peter to the Company. Peter has a solid
track record of successfully driving transformation programmes, both in South Africa and
internationally, and has a genuine passion for diversity and inclusion. Peter also has strong
experience in dealing with regulators across the globe. We have no doubt that his leadership will
prove invaluable to the continued success and sustainability of Life Healthcare. I am equally
pleased to be handing over the reins of board leadership to Victor, whose industry knowledge,
experience and skills will certainly add significant value to the Company.”
Acknowledgement
The Board wishes to record its sincere appreciation to Pieter van der Westhuizen, the acting CEO,
for his commitment and strong leadership during the transition period. Pieter has been a
galvanizing force during these turbulent times, not only in leading the executive through the
Covid-19 pandemic to ensure that Life Healthcare continues to deliver to its patients, but also in
dealing with the recent cyber-attack. Pieter, having been with the Company for over 20 years,
will also play a significant role in providing support to the new CEO.
This announcement is made in compliance with Section 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements.
Illovo
27th July 2020
Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
For queries:
Group Company Secretary
Avanthi Parboosing
avanthip@life.co.za
Date: 27-07-2020 08:30:00
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