Australia's Ramsay Health Care rises on appointing former Santos finance boss as CFO

Ramsay Health Care

17/11/2025 04:22

** Shares of Ramsay Health Care RHC.AX rise as much as 2.1% to A$31.56, hitting their highest level since November 5

** Stock set for strongest trading day since October 15, if current trends hold

** Healthcare provider appoints former Santos STO.AX CFO Anthony Neilson as Group CFO, to commence from November 24

** Whilst he does not have a healthcare background, we note that he has extensive experience in financial functions and steered Santos through a major merger - Citi

** Brokerage views appointment of a permanent CFO positively given co's pursuit of potential structural change for Sante

** Stock down around 9% YTD, including the day's moves

 (Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru)

 ((shivangi.lahiri@thomsonreuters.com))