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27/10/2015 11:08
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REL: 1108 HRS Abano Healthcare Group Limited
OFFICE: ABA: Abano Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Abano Healthcare Group Limited (NZX:ABA) today announced the appointment of
Rachel Walsh, Abano's current Group Commercial Manager, as its new Chief
Financial Officer.
Rachel will commence as Chief Financial Officer in November 2015, when the
current CFO/COO, Richard Keys, takes up the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Rachel joined Abano in March 2013 from Rank Group, where she was involved in
acquisitions and divestments. Prior to this, she was a Director in Audit with
PricewaterhouseCoopers and a member of PwC's global network of accounting
consulting services, where she focused on transactions, financial instruments
and reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards.
Incoming CEO, Richard Keys, commented: "Rachel is a great fit for Abano, with
a wide range of business and commercial knowledge. Her international
experience, financial expertise and experience with M&A activity will be of
significant value as we continue to grow our trans-Tasman footprint.
"Rachel stood out as the best and most capable applicant in the recruitment
process and I am pleased that we were able to appoint an internal candidate.
This is an endorsement of Abano's policy to invest and develop talented
people to ensure that there is a depth of experience, skills and capabilities
in the senior management team. I am looking forward to working closely with
Rachel as we continue to rollout Abano's growth strategy."
The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Abano Executive team, and
works closely with the CEO, with the purpose of delivering operational and
commercial success for the Group through strong financial, capital and risk
management.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a member of the Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Directors. She
also sits on the Board of Trustees for St Cuthbert's College.
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