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Our directors Dr David Kerr (Chair) C NZ M , M B C HB, F RN ZCGP
David joined Ryman’s board in 1994 and has held the role of chair since 1999. A general practitioner, David is a fellow and past president of the New Zealand Medical Association and was awarded a Fellowship with Distinction by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. He is chair of Centercare Limited and a director of Forté Health. David was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List.
Geoffrey Cumming BA (H O NS), M S C (ECON ), LLD
Geoff re-joined the board in June 2018, having previously served as a director from 1999 to 2000. Geoff is a Melbourne-based New Zealand citizen who is an economist, investor and philanthropist. He has more than 30 years’ experience as a chief executive and as a company director and has served on more than 25 corporate boards in a wide range of countries and industries. In 2019 Geoff was inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame.
George Savvides A M , BE (H O NS), MBA , FAICD
George lives in Melbourne and has extensive experience in Australia’s healthcare industry. In 2016 George retired as managing director of Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer, after 14 years in the role. George joined Ryman’s board in 2013. He is chair of SBS (Broadcasting), a non-executive director of IAG (Insurance Australia Group) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Directors. In 2020 George was made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the community, charitable groups and business.
Paula Jeffs BA , G R A D D I P (IR), GAICD, CAHRI
Paula is a Melbourne-based human resources executive with experience across the healthcare, finance and government sectors and deep expertise in workforce planning, organisational capability and executive coaching. In the early stages of her working life, Paula spent several years as a carer in the aged and disability sector. Paula joined the board in 2019. 26
