Rydon is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Collinson to Managing Director of Ryhurst, the specialist in providing land and asset solutions for the health and social care markets.

Stephen has been with Ryhurst since 2008 as Business Development Director, successfully leading the business development programme and playing a key role in the development of its ground-breaking Joint Venture Partnership model offering, the first to be implemented with the NHS.

Prior to Ryhurst, Stephen was an NHS chief executive with two Trusts and has held senior roles in independent and voluntary healthcare organisations. He has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare markets across the public and private sectors. Stephen will also join the Rydon Group Board.

Stephen holds a BA in Business and Public Sector Management, a Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management from the Institute of Healthcare Management.

Bob Bond, Chief Executive of Rydon commented:

"Stephen was an obvious choice for the role of Managing Director, bringing an unrivalled breadth of experience and capability at what is an exciting time for Ryhurst. On behalf of the Rydon Group Board, I am delighted to welcome him to his new role and look forward to him continuing to deliver first-class estates and facilities services for our current and future NHS partners."

For more information and to visit Ryhurst's website, visit www.ryhurst.co.uk