16 November 2017

APPOINTMENT OF DAVID THODEY AO TO THE RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED BOARD

The Chairman of Ramsay Health Care, Michael Siddle, today announced that David Thodey AO will join the Ramsay Health Care Board as a non-executive director to be appointed at the next Board meeting on 28 November 2017.

Mr Thodey is a global technology and telecommunications executive with more than 30 years of experience - 25 of those in Asia - creating brand and shareholder value and has been successfully involved in innovation across a wide range of sectors.

He is currently Chairman of CSIRO and of Jobs for NSW and is active in the venture capital industry as an advisor to Square Peg Capital and on the boards of several private companies. He is also Chairman, NSW Quantum Computing Fund and a member of the Advisory Board of United Healthcare.

Most recently, David joined the Investment Committee of Evans & Partners Global Disruption Fund that was listed on ASX in August 2017. His most recent executive role was as CEO and Managing Director of Telstra (2009-2015).

Mr Thodey has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Anthropology, Victoria University in New Zealand, and completed post-graduate studies at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business in Chicago, Illinois. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Science and Technology from Deakin University in 2016 and was awarded an Order of Australia in 2017 for integrity and leadership in business.

Mr Siddle said: "My fellow directors and I are delighted David has accepted our invitation to join the Board. He brings extensive experience in leadership and management and is a passionate technologist with deep knowledge of transforming businesses and communities. He is ideally placed to contribute to Ramsay Health Care's growth strategy."

Mr Thodey said: "Ramsay is a great Australian Company. I am honoured to join the Board and I look forward to working with my fellow directors on the many opportunities and challenges ahead."

His appointment follows an extensive search undertaken by Korn Ferry and comes as Patrick Grier AM steps down from the Board at the conclusion of the Company's AGM today, as part of the structured board renewal process.

Mr Grier served as CEO of the Company from 1994 to 2008 after joining Ramsay in 1988. When he retires from the Board it will be just short of a decade of service to the Board.

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"Pat has made an enormous contribution to this Company, overseeing our successful float 20 years ago and several transforming acquisitions. We are most indebted to him for his service," said Mr Siddle.

Contacts:

John O'Grady Carmel Monaghan

Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Group Chief of Staff Ramsay Health Care Ramsay Health Care

+61 2 9220 1000 + 61 438 646 273

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