Spire Healthcare Group Plc (LSE:SPI) chief financial officer (CFO) Jitesh Sodha is recovering in hospital following a “serious” cycling injury.
"We are very pleased and relieved that Jitesh is recovering well,” Justin Ash, chief executive, said.
In the meantime, its group financial controller, Harbant Samra will take on the responsibilities of CFO.
Samra has been at Spire for three years and is a qualified chartered accountant.
“Jitesh may be absent for some time, but we anticipate he will fully resume his responsibilities in due course.
“Our management team and senior leadership will continue to discharge Jitesh's responsibilities in his absence," Ash added.