The Board of Sonic Healthcare Limited announced the appointment of Mark Compton AM as the new Chairman of the company's board, following the retirement of Peter Campbell effective from the conclusion of the company's 2015 annual general meeting. Mark joined the company's board as an independent, non-executive director in October 2014. He has extensive senior executive and board experience in healthcare services, and is a strong supporter of company's medical leadership culture and business model.

Mark will also join the remuneration and nomination committee. Colin Jackson OAM has also advised his intention to retire from the company board at the conclusion of the 2015 annual general meeting.