• Ramsay Health Care Limited
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • November 20, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Healthcare
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 50 001 - 100 000
  • Stock Code:
  • RHC
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  • Signed Health Status Declaration Form
  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • Ramsay Health Care Limited
  • General Information

Description

Ramsay Health Care is a global private healthcare company that was founded in Sydney, Australia, in 1964 by Paul Ramsay. It is one of the largest private hospital operators in the world, providing a wide range of acute and primary healthcare services across 11 countries, including Australia, the UK, France, and Malaysia. The company’s services include hospitals, day surgeries, clinics, pharmacies, and mental health and rehabilitation programs. 
    • Founding and growth: Ramsay Health Care began in 1964 with a single 16-bed psychiatric hospital in Sydney. It has since expanded to operate over 480 facilities across 11 countries, serving millions of patients annually.
    • Services: The company provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services, from primary care to highly complex surgery, and includes mental health, rehabilitation, diagnostics, and home-based and telehealth services.
    • Global presence: Ramsay Health Care has a significant international presence, with operations in Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
    • Employment: The company employs tens of thousands of staff, including specialists, doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
  • Financials: Ramsay Health Care is a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: RHC).
  • Founder’s legacy: After his death in 2014, founder Paul Ramsay left the majority of his estate to establish the Paul Ramsay Foundation, one of Australia’s largest philanthropic organizations. 

 

David Thodey:
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Michael Siddle:
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Claudia Dyckerhoff:
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Alison Deans:
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James McMurdo:
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Karen Penrose:
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Steven Sargent:
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Helen Kurincic:
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Craig Drummond:
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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 146913
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1964
  • Registration Number: 
  • 003 184 889
  • Country: 
  • Australia
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • Australian Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • June
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 8
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Private Health Care
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 23/09/1997

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • Ramsay Health Care is known for its excellent hospitals and clinics, providing a wide range of integrated health services and outstanding patient care.
  • Primary office: 
  • Level 18, 126 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Henrietta Rowe
  • Reporting currency: 
  • AUD
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
ASX
AU000000RHC8
  • Authorised shares:
  • Issued shares:
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 0 shareholders
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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NameLogoCountryHeadquartersRating
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Countries Operations/ Offices


 

Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

David

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
72
RoleChairperson
QualificationBAAN, PGPGM, Hon. Sc.D., Hon. D.B., Dr. h Tech.
Date Appointed: 01/11/2023
Duration:
2 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Michael

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
RoleNED
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed: 01/11/2023
Duration:
2 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Claudia SĂĽssmuth

Non Executive
NationalityGermany
59
RoleNED
QualificationPhD, MBA
Date Appointed: 01/10/2018
Duration:
7 years and 9 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Alison

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
RoleChairperson
QualificationBA, MBA, GAICD
Date Appointed: 01/11/2018
Duration:
7 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

James

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
RoleNED
QualificationBSc (Econ)
Date Appointed: 01/09/2019
Duration:
6 years and 10 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Karen

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
RoleNED
QualificationBCom, CPA, FAICD
Date Appointed: 01/03/2020
Duration:
6 years and 4 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Steven

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
RoleNED
QualificationBBUS FAICD
Date Appointed: 01/11/2021
Duration:
4 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Helen

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
RoleNED
QualificationMBA, FAICD, FGIA
Date Appointed: 01/03/2024
Duration:
2 years and 4 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Craig

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
RoleNED
QualificationBCom, FCA, SF Fin
Date Appointed: 01/07/2025
Duration:
1 year and 0 month
Independance: Y
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

David Thodey

Duration2 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Michael Siddle

Duration2 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Claudia SĂĽssmuth Dyckerhoff

Duration7 years and 9 months
Profile
Name

Alison Deans

Duration7 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

James McMurdo

Duration6 years and 10 months
Profile
Name

Karen Penrose

Duration6 years and 4 months
Profile
Name

Steven Sargent

Duration4 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Helen Kurincic

Duration2 years and 4 months
Profile
Name

Craig Drummond

Duration1 year and 0 month
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

David

Experience Technology
Profile
Name

Michael

Experience Healthcare
Profile
Name

Claudia SĂĽssmuth

Experience Healthcare
Profile
Name

Alison

Experience Financial Services, Healthcare
Profile
Name

James

Experience Financial Services, Banking
Profile
Name

Karen

Experience Financial Services, Banking
Profile
Name

Steven

Experience Electronics
Profile
Name

Helen

Experience Healthcare
Profile
Name

Craig

Experience Financial Services
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

Ernst & Young

Date Appointed01/01/2017
Year9 years and 6 months
Profile

 

 

Company Committees

Name

David Thodey

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

Michael Siddle

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE, NG
Profile
Name

Claudia SĂĽssmuth Dyckerhoff

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RC
Profile
Name

Alison Deans

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE, NG
Profile
Name

James McMurdo

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Karen Penrose

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RC
Profile
Name

Steven Sargent

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RC, RE
Profile
Name

Helen Kurincic

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RC
Profile
Name

Craig Drummond

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT