Spire Healthcare Group PLC Announcement of Management Changes (1667R)

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Spire Healthcare Group PLC

07 December 2016

Spire Healthcare Group plc

Announcement of Management Changes

London, UK, 7 December 2016, Spire Healthcare Group plc (LSE: SPI), one of the UK's leading independent hospital groups, is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Mason, the former CEO of Allied Healthcare, as Chief Operating Officer with effect from 12 December 2016. Catherine brings with her a wealth of senior leadership experience, most recently at Allied but also in her previous roles as managing director at NATS and chief executive of Translink in Northern Ireland.

Spire also announces that Andrew White, the current Chief Operating Officer, is undergoing a period of sustained medical treatment. While he will need some periods out of the business over the next several months, he will remain engaged in the Company's activities and he will continue as an Executive Director on Spire's board.

Garry Watts, Executive Chairman said: "The Board has been extremely impressed with Andrew's vision and drive since he joined the Group a year ago, and we are therefore pleased to confirm our intention to appoint Andrew as Spire's new Chief Executive Officer once he has made his recovery. In the meantime we welcome Catherine to Spire and believe that her extensive operational experience will make her an important addition to the leadership team. We expect a smooth transition over the coming weeks and I will continue to be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business."

 
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Antony Mannion, Investor and Public Relations Director

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