George Savvides AM FAICD

Chair, SBS

George’s career covers three CEO Roles across Healthcare & Insurance sectors.

His Exec career included: 

  • CEO of leading health insurer Medibank for 14 years (2002-2016)
  • CEO of Sigma Healthcare (1996-2001)
  • CEO Smith & Nephew Aust/NZ (1992-1996)

Current Co Directorships include:

  • Chairman IMED Radiology Network 
  • Chairman of SBS Multicultural Public Broadcaster 
  • Director of IAG (Insurance Australia Group)ASX Listed
  • Director of BuildXact software

Previous:

  • Served for 18 years on the board of World Vision Australia, and for 6 years as Chairman. 
  • Ryman Healthcare Limited (2013 – June 2023) NZX Listed.
  • Next Science Ltd Chairman (2018- 2022) ASX Listed 
  • Vice President IFHP (International Federation of Health Plans) 2012

Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) 

He has listed three companies on the ASX: Sigma, Medibank, NextScience. 

Lives in Melbourne.

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