PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE - Key Persons

David DeCata

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Member of the Community Advisory Committee

Dominic Wall

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Executive Director
Member of the Executive Team

Dominic Wall is Executive Director Business Ventures, leading the organisation's existing and...Read more

Dr Barrie Dalgleish

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Centre Research Collaborators

Dr Claire Phillips

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Director of Radiation Oncology

Dr Claire Phillips, Director of Radiation Oncology at Peter Mac said, "As the only provider of radiation therapy in the Loddon Mallee region, your delivery of quality, caring cancer care is so important."

Dr Sonia Fullerton

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Chief Medical Officer
Member of the Executive Team
Chief Medical Officer ( Acting )

Dr Sonia Fullerton was appointed Chief Medical Officer (acting) of Peter Mac on 1 July 2023. She...Read more

George Braitberg

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Member of the Board of Directors
Professor

The research interests of George Braitberg include toxicology, disaster medicine, ethical decision making, learning health systems and the management of acute emergencies. He has published over 80 journal papers and authored more than 20 book chapters. George became a member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2018 and an Officer of the Order of St John (OStJ) in 2019. In 2018 he was awarded the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) Service Award. George is an emergency physician and toxicologist and has more than 35 years' experience as a medical administrator. He is Head of the Emergency Medicine Stream for the Department of Critical Care at the University of Melbourne and Professor/Director of Emergency Medicine Research at Austin Health. Prior to these roles, he held an executive role in quality and safety at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. George is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT), the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). He holds a Masters in Bioethics and Health Services Management from Monash University. He is a Board member of St Johns Ambulance (Victoria) and the Department of Health's Board Ministerial Advisory Committee and is a member of a number of national and international research committees.

Jason Payne - CEO

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Chief Executive

Professor Jason Payne is Chief Executive of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and a health...Read more

Jo Hickman

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Member of the Community Advisory Committee

Jonathan Granek

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Member of the Community Advisory Committee

Julia Cameron

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Member of the Executive Team

Julia has been working in the fundraising space for over 20 years, with previous organisations...Read more

Kate Burbury

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Member of the Executive Team

Kate Cherry

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Member of the Board of Directors
Physician at Alfred Health

Kate Cherry is an infectious diseases physician at Alfred Health with a particular interest in...Read more Kate Cherry is an infectious diseases physician at Alfred Health with a particular interest in caring for people living with HIV. She has been a clinician in Victoria's public hospital system since 1993 and is passionate about ensuring the equitable provision of high quality, evidence‑based care to all in this state. Following physician training, Kate completed a PhD (2004) and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology (2005) at Monash University. Today Kate's research involvement includes a part time role at the Burnet Institute (where she contributes to projects of local, national and international collaborators), membership of the Ethics Committee of Alfred Health, and honorary academic appointments at both Monash University and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Kate Cherry is also involved in medical education at all levels, and volunteers with MS Australia.

Kate Torney - CEO

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Chief Executive
Member of the Executive Team

Kate Torney has extensive experience in the Australian media, cultural and philanthropic sectors,...Read more

Kevin Boyce

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Member of the Community Advisory Committee

Lucy DEmanuele

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Member of the Executive Team

Lucy is an experienced professional specialising in finance and operations in the not-for-profit...Read more

Maree Norden

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Member of the Community Advisory Committee

Maxine Morand

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Member of the Board of Directors
Professorial Fellow at Monash University in the School

Maxine Morand is a Professorial Fellow at Monash University in the School of Public Health and...

Melissa Worman

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Member of the Executive Team

Melissa is a seasoned communications professional with over 12 years' experience in corporate,...Read more

Mr Andy Dimech

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Chief Nursing Officer
Member of the Executive Team

Andy Dimech is the Chief Nursing Officer at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and is dual qualified...Read more

Mr Basil Samios

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Member of the Board of Directors
Director, Board of Directors

Basil Samios has worked across the health sector in aged care, home care, community health and...Read more Basil Samios has worked across the health sector in aged care, home care, community health and hospitals, as well as in the facility management and property services sector. He headed up the Finance and Administration function of a Statutory Authority during a time of renewal for the organisation and contributed to its modernisation in systems and culture. Basil has lectured at RMIT and Central Queensland University (Melbourne) in Finance, Audit, Marketing and Innovation, and has presented subjects for the Governance Institute of Australia. He has served on the Board of a Community Health Service as Treasurer and Chair of the Audit Committee, and on the Corporate Governance Committee of a Community Bank. Qualifications of Basil Samios

Mr Bruce Akhurst

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Member of Audit and Risk Committee
Member of the Finance Committee
Chairman of Nominating & Remuneration Committee
Chairman of Tabcorp Holdings Limited and Member

Mr Bruce Akhurst is the Chairman of Tabcorp Holdings Limited and member of a number of its committees.

Mr Chris Dodd

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Member of Audit and Risk Committee
Member of the Finance Committee
Director Chair )

Mr Chris Dodd has served in the accounting and finance profession for more than three decades.

Mr David McGregor

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Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Mr Grant Dow

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Director
Partner

Grant is a Partner at Maritana, a market leading governance and advisory Firm.

Mr John Nguyen

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Member of the Board of Directors
Customer - Centric Finance and Risk Executive
Director, Board of Directors

John Nguyen is a purpose-driven and customer-centric finance and risk executive who is passionate...Read more John Nguyen is a purpose-driven and customer-centric finance and risk executive who is passionate about making a genuine impact. He does this by leveraging expertise in financial and risk management, assurance, governance, compliance and large program execution. John has over 25 years of professional services and corporate sector experience. John's professional services career has taken him from Melbourne, New York, London, Singapore, Jakarta and Canberra where he worked with banking, financial services and public sector clients to solve complex and challenging issues. He was a former partner at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and Ernst & Young and held senior roles at ANZ Bank and KPMG. John has extensive experience advising public and private sector clients in the areas of financial and risk management, governance and accountability, strategic management and large program delivery. John is on the board of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at the City of Casey and Trustee at The Nature Conservancy Australia. He was previously a member of the Audit Committee of the National Gallery of Australia and was on the boards of Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Dental Health Services Victoria and FebFast. Qualifications of John Nguyen

Mr Marc Huinink

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Member of the Finance Committee

Mr Matt O'Keefe

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Member of the Board of Directors
Partner

Matt O'Keefe is a partner in KPMG's Technology Consulting practice, leads KPMG's Asia...Read more

Mr Sean Curtain

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Executive Director
Member of the Executive Team
Executive Director People and Culture

Sean Curtain is Executive Director People and Culture with responsibility for Human Resources,...Read more

Mr Stewart Baron - Managing Director

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Chairman of the Finance Committee
Managing Director
Member of Nominating & Remuneration Committee

Mr Stuart Morley

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Member of the Finance Committee
CEO or CFO of PMCC / Membership

Ms Alexandra Tighe

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Member of the Board of Directors
Non - Executive Director
Partner
Director, Board of Directors

Alex is a highly proficient litigator and has been recognised by her peers as a Leading Victorian Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Lawyer in Doyle's Guide and in Best Lawyers for Government Practice. Alex has been listed as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards and was named Partner of the Year - Big Law, at the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards in 2020. In addition to her role at Holding Redlich, Alex is a non-executive Director on the Board of the Mercy Health Foundation and founded the Silver Wattle Gala Ball which raises funds to support research into the prevention of stillbirth. Alexandra Tighe is a Partner of large national law firm, Holding Redlich. Alex specialises in commercial disputes and litigation, regulatory investigations and Royal Commissions.

Ms Anneliese Bell

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Staff Member

Ms Clare Power

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Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Ms Elizabeth Hall-Johnston - Chairman

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Chairman
Investment Manager
Member of the Finance Committee

Ms Elizabeth Hall-Johnston is an Investment Manager for First Exar Family Office, overseeing an...Read more

Ms Jennifer Douglas

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Executive
Member of Audit and Risk Committee
Non - Executive Director
Member of Nominating & Remuneration Committee

Ms Jennifer Douglas is an experienced non-executive director and executive with over 30 years...Read more The Audit & Risk Committee will consist of a maximum of five members and will be chaired by a member of the Board (an independent non-executive Director, and not the chair of the Board of the Company) and consist of no fewer than two non-executive Directors of the Company. At least half of these members must be independent directors. The CFO of PMCC is also to attend the meeting by invitation.

Ms Karen Fox - COO

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Chief Operating Officer
Member of the Executive Team

Karen Fox has more than 30 years' experience as a leader in the health industry, with a focus on...Read more

Ms Libby Secomb - CFO

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Chartered Accountant
Chief Financial Officer
Member of the Executive Team

Libby Secomb is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years' experience in financial and...Read more

Ms Louise Davidson

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Member of the Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council of Superannuation

Louise Davidson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council of Superannuation...Read more

Ms Marina Richardson

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Staff Member

Peter Faulkner

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Bendigo Health Chief Executive Officer

Bendigo Health Chief Executive Officer Peter Faulkner said the collaboration between the two organisations has resulted in tremendous benefits to cancer patients.