Mark Page will be stepping down from the post of chief executive of Ramsay Health Care UK.

Page (pictured) is returning to Australia for “personal reasons” later this year, according to a release from the private hospital group. He will continue working for Ramsay in Australia.

Craig McNally, chief operating officer of Ramsay Health Care, said: “Mark leaves the company in a solid position and we are sincerely thankful for his contribution. We appreciate that he wishes to return to Australia for personal reasons and he will continue to work for Ramsay in Australia following his return.”

Page commented: “It has been a great privilege to work with the experiences Ramsay UK management team. With their ongoing guidance and leadership, the organisation is well positioned for the future.”

Recruitment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been engaged to undertake a global search for someone to fill UK chief executive post.

Ramsay was established in Australia in 1964 and now operates over 220 private hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, France, Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK.