Medicash has announced that Sue Weir, its long-serving Chief Executive, will be retiring in March 2025 after an impressive 21 years with the organisation.
As the UK’s largest provider of corporate cash plans with over 600,000 policyholders, Medicash has appointed Andrew Healy MBE as her successor. Andrew brings a wealth of experience, having served as CEO in several mutual and community-focused financial services organisations. His contributions to the community were recognised in 2023 when he was awarded an MBE. Subject to regulatory approval, he will assume his new role on 3 March 2025.
Andrew expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, saying: “I am truly delighted to be joining Medicash, a wonderful organisation that for more than 150 years has been making a positive difference through its innovative healthcare offerings and outstanding charitable foundation. I look forward to building on the strong platform created by Sue Weir and to working with the talented Medicash team to continue to grow the business and to support our customers, colleagues and communities in every way possible.”
Jonathan Brown, Medicash Chair, shared his thoughts on the leadership transition, praising Sue’s contribution to the organisation and expressing confidence in Andrew’s capabilities. He said: “It was always going to be a momentous occasion when Sue decided to retire and her unwavering commitment to both the business and the charitable work supported through the Medicash Foundation have left a permanent mark on the sector. I want to thank her personally for all her expertise and guidance, it has been such a pleasure working with her and seeing the company grow from strength to strength.
“In Andrew Healy, we’re confident we have a capable and worthy successor who very much shares our vision for the business to take it forward, while possessing the personal values and characteristics necessary to maintain the existing culture and ethos of Medicash.”
During Sue’s tenure, Medicash has grown from 135,000 policyholders to over 630,000, firmly establishing itself as the leading provider of corporate cash plans in the UK. In 2018, Medicash was also awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool, recognising its long-standing charitable contributions and commitment to healthcare.
Reflecting on her time as CEO, Sue said: “I’d like to thank my wonderful colleagues for making my time here an absolute pleasure. The team has embraced change to enable Medicash to become the best in its sector and I wish Andrew well in his new role.
“I’m looking forward to building on my portfolio of Chair and Non-Executive Director positions in the commercial, charity and public sectors, along with spending more time with friends and family.”
