Resignation announced following 12 years of service.
Associate Health Minister David Seymour has acknowledged the resignation of Chief Executive of Pharmac, Dr Sarah Fitt. In a statement, Mr Seymour thanked Dr Fitt for her commitment to improving medicines access over the past 12 years at Pharmac, with seven spent as Chief Executive.
According to Mr Seymour, he has been impressed by Dr Fitt's focus on Pharmac's core role of expanding opportunities and access for patients since becoming Minister responsible for the organization. He acknowledged Dr Fitt's decision to step down from the role and thanked her for her work in providing modern healthcare for New Zealanders.
Mr Seymour wished Dr Fitt all the best for her future, without revealing any further details about a potential successor or the timing of Dr Fitt's departure. The exact reasons behind Dr Fitt's resignation remain unclear at this stage.