Optima Health finance chief to step down

23rd Mar 2026 10:41

(Sharecast News) - Optima Health said on Monday that its chief financial officer Heidi Giles would step down from the company on 31 July, as the AIM-traded healthcare services provider prepared for leadership changes alongside its planned acquisition of PAM Healthcare.

The firm said Giles would remain a director and continue in her role until her departure to ensure an orderly transition.

Subject to the completion of the PAM Healthcare acquisition, Optima said it intended to appoint Andrew Bones as interim chief financial officer.

"Heidi has made a significant contribution to the success of Optima Health, bringing professionalism, expertise, and rigour to our financials and through wider support throughout the business," said chief executive Jonathan Thomas.

"Heidi's committed and diligent work was fundamental to Optima executing the IPO in 2024, and the strong strategic progress made since, and leaves a strong platform for our future success.

"Heidi has been a great colleague and business partner, and I thank her for her service to Optima Health and wish her nothing but the best in her future."

Optima said further updates on the transition and interim appointment would be provided in due course.

At 1458 GMT, shares in Optima Health were down 1.82% at 178.2p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.

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