Movers & Shakers
Here, we run through some of the sector’s recent executive appointments.
ADSSI CEO to retire
Chief executive officer Jenni Allan is retiring from her role at in-home support provider ADSSI. Ms Allan joined the not-for-profit community care provider in 2004 as finance manager and has held various roles at the organisation – including finance operations manager – before being appointed CEO in 2010. During that period, ADSSI has navigated several mergers and successfully tendered millions of dollars in new services such as veterans’ home care and out-of-hospital care. As CEO, Ms Allan also led ADSSI through significant challenges – including the Covid-19 pandemic. Ms Allan will continue to lead the organisation until her retirement, which is expected to take effect on or following the annual general meeting on 26 November.
New chair at Anglicare
Not-for-profit aged care provider Anglicare Sydney has appointed Evelyn Horton as its new chair. Ms Horton is Commissioner of Superannuation in Tasmania, a director of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, chair of the Glebe Administration Board, and a member of the Standing Committee of the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. She has served on the board of Anglicare Sydney since September 2021. Ms Horton replaces Greg Hammond who has been Anglicare Sydney chair since July 2016.
Goodwin appoints new chair
Aged care and retirement living provider Goodwin Aged Care Services has appointed a new board chair – Laurann Yen. Having chaired the care and clinical governance committee and the residential general forum for several years, Ms Yen has been an active and engaged member of the organisation’s board. Ms Yen brings to the role many years of research and senior management experience spanning health, law and psychology. Ms Yen commenced the role on 1 July and replaces Liesel Wett who joined the board in 2009 and became chair in 2014.
Two new board members at ACH
Aged care and retirement living provider ACH Group has appointed two new board members – Tracey Scott and Scott Long, both join ACH as non-executive directors. Ms Scott has more than two decades’ experience on boards and committees across the not-for-profit and government sectors. Mr Long has an extensive background in regulation, corporate governance, and commercial law. He has held senior leadership roles in the private sector and been in-house general counsel across various industries including defence and higher education.
Whiddon exec appointed to nursing advisory body
Whiddon’s deputy chief executive officer Alyson Jarrett has been appointed to the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Reference Group. An advisory body to the Department of Health and Aged Care, the NMSRG plays a key role in determining nursing and midwifery policy. Ms Jarrett is a senior executive and registered nurse with more than 35 years of experience in acute, aged care and community. Her senior leadership roles have seen Ms Jarrett oversee strategic and operational management of various health and aged care services. Ms Jarrett has been active in the dementia care space, was instrumental in steering Whiddon through the Covid pandemic, and is a strong proponent of a relationship-based model of care.
New exec at ECH
ECH has appointed Darryl Cotter as its new head of home and community services. A key role in the aged care and retirement living provider’s executive team, Mr Cotter will be responsible for developing and implementing ECH’s strategic plans to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and regulatory compliance across the organisation’s various streams. Mr Cotter brings to the role knowledge and experience from diverse sectors, including retail. Previous positions have included state and national management roles at Coles Group, Target Australia and Spotlight.
New ageing portfolio created
In a federal cabinet reshuffle by the Albanese Government, Kate Twaites has been appointed Assistant Minister for Ageing. In the newly created role, Ms Twaites will deal with more general issues around ageing as opposed to focusing solely on the aged care system. The portfolio will span various areas pertinent to older people such as pensions and supporting older women. Within the first week of her appointment, Ms Twaites had a “frank and robust discussion” with the Council of Elders, an advisory body reporting to the Department of Health and Aged Care.
New chair for Southern Cross Care
Aged care provider Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT has appointed Mike Christensen as its new chair. A member of SCC’s board since 2021, Mr Christensen brings to the role extensive experience in finance, property, and governance. The leadership change at the organisation – which provides residential care, home care, and retirement living – comes ahead of the launch of a new strategic plan. Mr Christensen commenced the role of chair on 1 July. He replaced Lawrence Hallinan who – after four years as chair – remains a director on SCC’s board.
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