Richmond management team

Jonathan Holt - Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan was appointed St John of God Health Care Mental Health Lead and Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Burwood and Richmond Hospitals in March 2025.

He has more than 22 years’ experience in health care and 18 years in senior leadership roles, bringing with him deep expertise in the design, delivery and management of health care services. Prior to joining St John of God Health Care, Jonathan was General Manager of Hunter New England Mental Health Services (HNE MHS). Providing inpatient, community mental health and specialised psychiatric services across 56 sites, HNE MHS is the largest and most geographically diverse mental health service in New South Wales.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and a Masters of Business Administration and has held other leadership positions including General Manager of Community and Aged Care Services and Senior Manager Community Services/Director of Allied Health.

Jonathan is well known for his strategic, innovative and collaborative leadership and has an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, patient experience and the delivery of effective, high quality services.

Catherine Keyvar - Director of Clinical Services

Catherine was appointed Director of Clinical Services in November 2024 following two years as the Deputy Director of Nursing. Catherine is a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience, including clinical and operational management capability in a number of mental health settings. Catherine also holds a Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Nursing.

John Sweeting - A/Director of Mission Integration

Appointed January 2024

John joined the NSW Mental Health Services team as DMI across Burwood and Richmond Hospitals. He has held a number of senior management roles with the Catholic Church for the past 22 years including roles in Dioceses, Catholic Schools, Universities, Catholic Welfare and with World Youth Day Sydney 2008. John holds a Bachelor of Theology and has experience in church administration, together with pastoral and finance roles.

David Burns - Director of Finance and Corporate Services

David Burns was appointed Director of Finance and Corporate services in 2010. David has more than 30 years of experience in financial services, working for banks, insurance companies and financial services in Australia and England. David is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Certified Practising Accountant.

Karen Burns - Director of Strategy and Engagement

Karen Burns was appointed Director of Strategy and Engagement in 2019. Karen has an extensive background in nursing and psychology and has held multiple executive roles within the mental health sector, including the Mental Health Commission of NSW and led not for profit organisations to achieve expansion and growth.