Reid departs IRT Group
Ross Gallagher will step into the role of interim chief executive officer following the announcement of Patrick Reid’s resignation.
After eight years at the helm, Patrick Reid has resigned from IRT Group and stepped away from his day-to-day duties as he will be taking on a role with another community services organisation deemed a competitor.
Mr Reid joined the organisation in October 2017 as interim CEO and was appointed to the permanent role the following February. Prior to that, he was CEO of industry peak Leading Age Services Australia for three years from 2013.
IRT chairperson Peter Fitzgerald thanked Mr Reid for his loyalty and leadership through complex times for the organisation – including the royal commission and the implementation of the Aged Care Quality Standards, floods, bushfires and the covid pandemic.
“He leaves with our gratitude and best wishes for the next chapter of his career,” Mr Fitzgerald said.
IRT’s executive general manager for home care and retirement living Ross Gallagher will step into the role to assume responsibilities as interim CEO until a permanent appointment is made.
“Ross has a depth of experience with IRT and has stood shoulder to shoulder with us over the past six years through our many challenges and opportunities,” Mr Fitzgerald said.
In a LinkedIn post Mr Reid agreed that IRT would be in good hands with Mr Gallagher.
“It’s a truly special organisation – made so by the passion and commitment of its people. It’s been an honour to be their custodian, and I hand over the baton with pride and gratitude,” Mr Reid wrote.
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