NZX-listed Promisia Healthcare advises that with effect from the conclusion of the annual shareholders’ meeting on August 19, Andrew Mitchell will retire as a director of the company.
Mitchell was appointed to the Board in December 2021 when he purchased a 7.03% interest in the company.
Mitchell advises that he has a probable conflict of interest that is highly likely to be recurring as he develops his personal interests in the retirement and aged care sectors. Any conflict of interest would mitigate against Andrew being able to act solely in the interests of Promisia and its shareholders.
Director appointment
With effect from the conclusion of the annual shareholders’ meeting today, Craig Percy will be appointed as a director of the company.
Percy has had over 20 years’ experience working in the aged care and retirement village sectors in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. His experience includes holding the role of chief operating officer at LifeCare Residences in London and the role of general manager at ElderCare New Zealand, now part of NZX-listed Oceania Healthcare.
Percy is a director and has an ownership interest in the Greytown Orchards retirement community. He will continue his involvement in Greytown Orchards separate from his new role as a director of Promisia.
Percy's appointment should not be considered as an indication of any closer association of his retirement and aged care interests with Promisia. He has been appointed for his sector knowledge and experience.
He is considered to be an independent director for the purpose of the NZX Listing Rules.
Board review
Following the annual shareholders meeting, the board will be commencing a review of its composition. The intention of the review is to ensure that the board has an optimum mix of skills, experience and independence for executing on a growth strategy for the company.
The directors consider that this is likely to lead to the board eventually increasing to five directors, including through the recruitment of a new independent chair. The directors are committed to the company complying with the recommendations of the NZX Corporate Governance Code and having a board that has a majority of independent directors.
Upon the retirement of Stephen Underwood at the conclusion of the annual shareholders’ meeting today, Helen Down has agreed to take on the role of acting chair of the company and she will lead the review for the board.
Promisia operates four aged care facilities, specialising in high needs and specialised aged care (being rest home, hospital, and dementia care). It also offers independent living in retirement villas and apartments.
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