About Lyra
Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
The Managing Director, Lyra Southern Africa is the accountable country/regional head for Lyra’s business across Southern Africa, with full responsibility for strategy, commercial growth, clinical and operational performance, and people leadership in the region. The role reports to the President, Lyra International, and serves as the primary interface between Lyra’s global leadership and the Southern African market.
The Managing Director, Lyra Southern Africa, leads a growing regional subsidiary providing mental health benefits, employee assistance, and digital health solutions to enterprise and multinational clients across Southern Africa. The role sets and executes the regional strategy, owns the P&L, and ensures that Lyra’s global clinical, technology, and operating model are successfully localised and scaled within the Southern African social, economic, and regulatory context. Working through a multidisciplinary leadership team, the Managing Director is accountable for sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth, outstanding client and member outcomes, and a strong culture aligned with Lyra’s global values and governance standards. The role acts as Lyra’s senior executive in Southern Africa, engaging regularly with the Board, global leadership, regulators, and key external stakeholders.
Primary location is Johannesburg, with regular presence at Lyra’s regional offices and client locations.
The role requires regular domestic and regional travel within Southern Africa, and periodic international travel to global leadership meetings and strategic events, in line with business needs.
A hybrid working model is anticipated, combining in‑person engagement with teams, clients, and stakeholders with virtual collaboration across Lyra’s global organisation.