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Executives
Our Group Chief Executive Officer is appointed by the Board and accountable to them for the organisation's day to day management across Australia and New Zealand.
The Group Chief Executive Officer convenes and chairs a Group Executive Committee comprising senior executives who provide assistance and advice on strategic and operational matters. The Committee meets monthly.
Mr Bryan Pyne – Bbus, FCA
Acting Group Chief Executive Officer – appointed December 2022
- 23 years’ experience in finance including more than 20 years with St John of God Health Care, including as Group Director of Finance since 2007
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Recipient of the 2010 40 under 40 Award (WA)
- Board member / Chair of the Finance Committee of Newman College
Dr Steve Bolsin – BSc, MBBS, FRCA, FANZCA, MHSM, DLitt (Hon)
Group Director Medical Services and Clinical Governance – appointed May 2019
- More than 30 years’ experience in health care with a focus on clinical governance and quality leadership
- Previously worked as Director of Medical Services at St John of God Geelong Hospital and provided quality and safety consulting to Dubai Health Authority and Colchester District Hospital in the UK
- More than 30 years’ experience as an anaesthetist in public and private hospitals in Geelong, Bristol and London
- Awarded Lambie-Dew Medal from the University of Sydney for contributions to medicine, the Frederic Hewett Medal from the Royal College of Anaesthetists for contributions to patient safety and the Jackson-Rees Medal from the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland for contributions to the safety of paediatric patients
Ms Carla Bonev – BCom, MOrgPsych
Group Director Workforce – appointed July 2020
- More than 15 years’ experience in human resources management in global and Australian organisations, working in Australia and South Africa
- Previously held senior human resources roles at South 32 and BHP
- Significant experience leading HR functions and using analytics and data to support organisational development and growth
Mr Grahame Coles - MBA, DipMgt
Group Director Digital, Information and Technology appointed February 2019
- More than 30 years’ experience in digital and technology across multiple sectors including health, community services, agriculture, food, manufacturing and retail, in both public and private sectors
- Previously worked as the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services – Tasmania
- Previous Chair of the Victorian Government CIO Leadership Group Council, and former member of the Victorian Information Technology advisory Committee and New Zealand Kiwifruit Industry Supply and Procurement Committee
Mr Michael Crevola - BComm, CPA, AICD, GradDip Treasury
Group Chief Financial Officer – appointed August 2022
- More than 20 years’ experience in finance leadership with a strong track record of business improvement, finance transformation, capital and finance management.
- Previously held CFO and senior executive roles for large and complex public and private organisations including the Department of Communities WA and Western Power.
- Extensive experience in financial reporting, board reporting, risk management, accounting procedures and corporate governance policies.
Mr Ben Edwards - BA
Acting Chief Operating Officer Hospitals – appointed January 2023- Substantive role as Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Murdoch Hospital, appointed February 2017.
- More than 10 years’ experience as a hospital and health care transformation leader
- More than 10 years’ senior experience in management consulting in the UK and Australia with Ernst & Young and PWC
- Early career experience with the National Health Service (UK)
Mr Steve Goldsworthy - Bcom, CA, GAICD
Group Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer - appointed December 2017
- More than 20 years’ experience in finance working in Australian and American listed multi-national companies, working in Australia and Canada
- Previously held senior finance roles at Austal Ltd, Cliffs Natural Resources and Schlumberger
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Mr Michael Hogan - BCom, CA, MAICD
Acting Group Director Community Services - appointed December 2022
- More than 25 years’ experience in healthcare management having previously worked as CEO of St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals, currently CEO St John of God Bendigo Hospital
- CEO of St John of God Pathology, where he led its integration with Australian Clinical Labs
- Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, past board member of Geelong Community Care Chemists and is also a chartered accountant
Ms Larissa Johnstone – BA LLA (Hons), Grad Dip Legal Practice
Group Director Legal, Risk and Compliance - appointed July 2020
- More than 20 years’ experience advising in relation to legal, risk and compliance matters, including 8 years as the St John of God Health Care General Counsel and Company Secretary.
- Extensive experience in national and international legal practice, including 5 years as a partner in a commercial law firm.
Ms Dani Meinema – Grad Cert Leadership & Catholic Culture, MHHSM, BNurs, Nursing (DipApSc)
Group Director of Nursing and Patient Experience – appointed January 2019
- More than 15 years' senior management and nursing experience
- Senior leadership and management roles include Director of Nursing at St John of God Health Care, CEO / Director of Clinical Services, Clinical Services Coordinator and Clinical Nurse Manager at Ramsay Health Care
- Masters qualified health professional with specialist skills in perioperative nursing, including management and education
Ms Tara Peters - BBus, Grad Dip Theology, Grad Cert Catholic Leadership
- Group Director Mission Integration – appointed July 2022
More than 20 years’ experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, with a broad background in finance, human resources and lay ministry roles. - Previously held roles within St John of God Health Care including Group Manager Mission Integration – WA and Hospitals and Director of Mission Integration St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals, following HR professional roles at Fiona Stanley Hospital with Serco.
- Extensive experience in ministry leadership including formation, culture development and integrating Catholic identity and principles throughout organisations.
