Chris White confirmed as permanent CEO.
Southern Cross Healthcare has announced that interim chief Chris White will take up the role permanently, effective immediately.
White said: “Despite the challenges Covid-19 has presented within health, it’s an incredibly exciting sector with huge opportunities to deliver quality outcomes to New Zealanders.”
White began as a chief executive on the insurance side of the business in 2017. From there, he moved across to Southern Cross Healthcare as chief operating officer, and then to his current role as interim chief executive in October 2021.
A part of the Southern Cross group, Southern Cross Healthcare comprises a nationwide family of joint venture and wholly owned hospitals; specialist centres; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; and employer health and wellness providers.
Southern Cross Healthcare board chair Greg Gent said: “Despite the additional challenges of Covid, White’s strengths in leadership and his commercial but personal approach to building a strong and sustainable business are very evident and the business remains in a strong position.”
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