Michael S. Siddle

"Mr Michael Siddle was appointed as Chairman of the Company on 27 May 2014, having formerly been Deputy Chairman for 17 years and a Chief Executive of the Company. He has built up significant knowledge of the business and the private hospital industry after starting with the Company in 1968. Mr Siddle has extensive experience in the management of private hospitals and has been integrally involved in Ramsay Health Care’s successful expansion through construction, mergers and acquisitions. He serves as a member of the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

"Mr Siddle is a director and former Deputy Chairman of Prime Media Group Limited, one of Australia’s largest regional television and radio operators, with media experience in Australia, New Zealand and overseas. He has also been Deputy Chairman of The Paul Ramsay Group of Companies for over 30 years and has extensive experience in property development."