The ASX-listed provider of affordable seniors’ rental accommodation has announced that its CEO Cameron Taylor has started three months of leave to give him an opportunity to fully recover for a recent non-work related accident.

“Executive Chairman, Murray Boyte, will assume the duties of the Chief Executive Officer, supported by the senior leadership time during the time that Mr Taylor is on leave. The terms and conditions of Mr Boyte’s employment by Eureka will remain unchanged,” a statement to the ASX by Eureka states.

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Cameron was appointed CEO in July 2021 after joining Eureka as Chief Operating Officer in March 2019. He said in March this year that Eureka has “got terrific momentum”.

Eureka owns 33 rental villages, five of which are owned in a joint venture, with an additional 14 villages under management, representing 2,692 units, as of 31 December last year.

The operator reported a profit after tax of $7.75 million in its half yearly results with occupancy of 98%.