Vitura Health has put forward four new director candidates for its board, as CDA Health co-founder Guy Headley and two other current members prepare to exit their roles.
After assessing the skills and experience needed to carry out the company's strategy reset, the board has put forward Shane Tanner, Rebecca Wilson, Gerard Fogarty AO and Daniel Birch for appointment as directors at its Annual General Meeting on November 27, pending shareholder approval.
Vitura confirmed that Headley had indicated his intention to leave the board, though he will remain involved with the company in an advisory role. Jenelle Frewen is also stepping down but will stay on as an advisor on government affairs, while Marcia Walker has chosen not to stand for re-election.
Vitura's independent non-executive chairman Robert Iervasi, who is himself up for re-election at the AGM, said: "The board renewal completes our reset of Vitura. We started with strategy, supplemented this with an appropriate structure and we have now completed the picture with the right balance of board skills to take the business forward.
"I am pleased that we have retained the services of Guy Headley and Jenelle Frewen in an ongoing advisory capacity, and welcome a new pool of directors into the business. Our collective focus going forward will be on market execution and deliverables."
"I would also like to thank Guy, Jenelle and Marcia for their dedication and contribution to Vitura as directors. All three individuals have demonstrated excellent qualities and commitment in supporting the governance and stewardship of Vitura."
Headley added: "Following more than eight busy years… the time has come for me to pass on the baton to others. The recent appointment of our new CEO and the refreshed management team has given me the confidence that the company is in great hands.
"I will continue to provide my full support… as I remain a significant shareholder and advisor and look forward to the exciting implementation of the company's strategy over the coming years."
Elizabeth Jansen, a trustee of major Vitura shareholder the Stanford Investment Trust, expressed support for the changes.
"We are comforted that all the 2023 board members have decided to exit to enable the
company to grow and flourish into the future," she said in a statement following the announcement.
"We welcome Rob Iervasi as new chairman… to reset the board and company."
