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Vhi announce new CEO

Vhi Healthcare has announced the appointment of Declan Moran as Acting Chief Executive. Declan Moran was previously Director of Marketing and Business Development, Vhi Healthcare. Declan is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries since 1994 and joined Vhi Healthcare in 1997. He was appointed to the Vhi Healthcare Board of Directors in 2008.

Commenting on his appointment, the Chairman of Vhi Healthcare, Mr Bernard Collins said “The Board of Vhi Healthcare is delighted that Declan has accepted this position. His strength and experience across a breadth of areas will be invaluable in leading Vhi Healthcare over the coming period.”

Commenting on his appointment Mr Moran said “I am very pleased to be taking on this role and look forward to working with the organisation and all its stakeholders in the coming months.”

The Chairman also thanked Jimmy Tolan, the outgoing CEO, who joined Vhi Healthcare in May 2008 saying “Jimmy has been an outstanding Chief Executive and has overseen a number of innovations in Vhi Healthcare, particularly in the development of a comprehensive wellness strategy. Jimmy’s focus has always been on our customers’ healthcare needs, ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of Vhi Healthcare and in meeting the challenges facing the organisation in the short, medium and long-term. I would like to wish him all the best in the future and thank him for his significant contribution to Vhi Healthcare.”