Annual report

 

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Board of Directors

Ormond Pearson

Board Chair, BHSC (MGT), FAICD, FIML, FIPA

Ormond has three decades of experience working in the health sector, as a CEO of public hospitals and in community health. He has been a Latrobe director since 2013 and is the current chair (since 2014). He is also a director of Maryvale Private Hospital, which is owned and operated by Latrobe.

Geoffrey Hocking

GRAD DIP BUS ADMIN (EXEC OPS), GRAD CERT BUS (MGT), MIWA, MAICD

Geoffrey’s career in the public sector includes 18 years in senior management roles in the water industry and with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. He has been a director at Latrobe since 2013 and is also a former member of the Gippsland Ports Board, the Victorian Environmental Water Holder Commission and the Gunaikurnai Traditional Owner Land Management Board.

Kelly Humphreys

MMGT, GAICD, FAIM, DIP FIN SER

Kelly has extensive senior executive experience in the financial sector, including General Manager roles with the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority, Liberty Financial, and Aon. A director since 2017, she is also a member of the College Council and Academic Board, ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, a commissioner of the Victorian Building Authority, and a director of the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service.

Craig Dunstan

BCOM, LLB, MBA, GRAD DIP APPLIED FINANCE and INVESTMENT, FFINSIA, MAICD

Craig has more than 30 years of experience in the finance industry, including roles as a general manager with Australian Unity and Managing Director of ASX-listed investment manager MacArthurCook Ltd. He has been a director at Latrobe since 2016. He also serves as chair of Futurity Investment Group, as a non-executive director of Federated Investors Australia Services Limited, and as the Managing Director of corporate trustee business, Vasco Trustees Limited.

Kelly Johnston

BCOM, CPA, GAICD

Kelly has 20 years of experience in finance roles across public and private sector industries. Her experience includes Deputy CFO at AHPRA and Senior Finance roles at Australia Post, ANZ, and private organisations. She has been a director at Latrobe since 2021 and previously a Director and Chair of the Finance Committee at the Queen Victoria Women's Center.

Leadership Team

Ian Whitehead, Chief Executive Officer

BBUS (MARKETING/ECONOMICS), POST GRAD, MASTERS, GAICD

Ian is an experienced director and chief executive officer with expertise in business strategy, change management, finance and marketing. He has worked in financial services, health and life insurance, property, retail and technology sectors in executive and non-executive Director roles. Ian is a director of Maryvale Private Hospital and was a Director and Chair of the Australian Regional Health Group (resigned in April 2023).

Ian was also appointed to the position of Councillor, Victorian Division for AICD in April 2023.

He joined Latrobe in November 2018 as the CEO.

Kylie Debono, Chief Operating Officer

BSCI (BIOLOGICAL) HONS (MICROBIOLOGY)

Kylie is an experienced executive manager with expertise in leading, influencing, and driving strategic planning activities, designing and monitoring governance, risk, organisational development, and OH&S management frameworks. Kylie was appointed to the role of Chief Risk Officer in 2015 and Chief Operating Officer in 2023.

Andrea Buckland, Company Secretary

BBUS (INFORMATION SYSTEMS), MACC, CPA, FGIA, MAICD

Andrea is experienced in financial management, reporting, analysis and planning, process change, and management of critical business transitions. Andrea has applied her expertise in industries including technology, manufacturing, and professional services. Andrea was appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2011 and Company Secretary in 2014.

Hannah Vincent, Chief Financial Officer

BBUS (ACCOUNTING/BANKING & FINANCE), CPA

Hannah is an experienced leader with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, data analytics, and reporting. Hannah has developed her expertise working across both public and private sector. Hannah was appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2021.

Kate Jarvis, Head of Marketing and Business Development

BA (MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS), ATCL, DIP GRAPHIC DESIGN

Kate is an experienced communications and marketing professional who has built brands and customer engagement across health, media, retail, technology, and construction industries. Kate joined Latrobe in April 2019.

Kamran Channa, Chief Information Officer

MASTERS (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY), BSC (COMPUTER SCIENCES)

Kam is an experienced technologist with experience in business and technology leadership, technology development, strategic and operational team development, business applications and information systems implementation, vendor liaison, contract negotiation, and relationship management. Kam was appointed to the role of Chief Information Officer in March 2019.

Seona Conway, Head of People and Culture

BECONOMICS & COMMERCE, GRAD DIP SECONDARY EDUCATION, GRAD DIP HUMAN RESOURCES

Seona has more than 25 years in leadership development, organisational culture, change, and human resources and has worked both as a consultant and as an executive leader. Seona partners with leaders at all levels and is focused on supporting individual and organisational development, growth, and transformation.