BUEHLERAGEDCARE.COM.AU - Key Persons
Ms McCormack has extensive experience in private health insurance, community aged care, disability, mental health and tertiary health. Having moved to Australia in 2007, Ms McCormack has worked across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Australia. Ms McCormack has a proven record of partnerships and acquisitions, growth and strategy design as well as implementation, technology and governance, and workforce design and planning. With a passion for human services and the dignity of care, Ms McCormack believes in a holistic approach to the provision of care to vulnerable people and understands the necessity to maintain a safe, stable environment for those receiving services. She is also a firm believer in defining models of care, as well as utilising technology and analytics to enhance the lives of the people that receive mecwacare's services. Ms McCormack was appointed as mecwacare's chief executive officer in September 2023.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Chairman of the Finance
Mr Squires is the Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee and a member of the Chief Executive Committee. He began his career as a civil engineer and, after gaining his MBA in England, returned to Australia to pursue a career in the corporate finance sector. Mr Squires worked at Macquarie Bank, Citi National and UBS, where he was a director. Since retiring, Mr Squires has been a director of several companies, including Chairman of Oliver J. Nilsen. He has also been significantly involved in the governance of Lauriston Girls' School in Armadale. Appointed 2008.
Dr Linden Smibert is a general practitioner with many years of clinical, strategic and governance experience. She owned and operated her own medical practice for many years and simultaneously chaired a number of boards including General Practice Victoria, Networking Health Victoria and Inner East Medicare Local. She was a director of Vincentcare Victoria, which at the time operated numerous aged care homes throughout Victoria. She is currently a Director of the Royal Children's Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chairman of the Mecwacare Board
Mr McHutchison is Chairman of the mecwacare Board and a member of the Chief Executive Review Committee and Finance and Audit Committee. He is Chair of Unison Housing Limited and the Eva Tilley Memorial Home and is a Director of The Barnett Foundation. Appointed 2013.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chairman
- Member of the Chief Executive Review Committee
Mr Atchison is a member of the Chief Executive Review Committee. He is a company director of a building and engineering consultancy and a member of the Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief. Appointed 1990.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Services Governance Committee
Mr Cameron is a member of the Clinical and Services Governance Committee. He brings a wealth of experience in business and business transformation having spent the past 35 years working in the property management, property development and investment management sector across Australia, the USA, Asia and Europe. He is familiar with the Home Services Sector having co-owned a business that serviced the East Coast of Australia. He is also an expert on maximising human potential and happiness. Appointed 2022.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Business Improvement
Ms Conn oversees mecwacare's Quality and Risk, Learning and Development, Clinical Projects, Business Projects and Tenders and Research portfolios. Ms Conn is a registered psychologist with a specialisation in Health Psychology. Her commitment to a values-based approach to leadership and consumer engagement has been the driver for her career dedication to the not-for-profit sector. She has more than 20 years' experience in management and clinical roles across a range of residential, community, acute and mental health settings for older people. Ms Conn commenced at mecwacare in 2007.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Home and Community Services
Ms Smart's portfolio includes in-home nursing, home care services, private care, home care packages, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and day centres. She has overseen significant growth in mecwacare's home care services and is experienced in seamless acquisitions and mergers ensuring a continuation of client services. Ms Smart has more than 30 years' prior experience working in a range of management roles in local government and the not-for-profit sector. Ms Smart commenced at mecwacare in 2008.
Ms Au is a member of the Finance and Audit Committee and has over 15 years of experience in business strategy, transformation and improvement roles, including a current position with Telstra and previous roles with Australia Post and National Australia Bank. Ms Au brings a wealth of commercial knowledge and expertise to the governance of mecwacare. Appointed 2017.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Residential and Housing Services
Mr Sanjeet Samuel Sharma is a registered healthcare clinician with over 23 years of experience in diverse health sectors. Mr Sharma has held senior positions at several large healthcare organisations including Epworth Private Group, Eastern Health, and Doutta Galla Aged Services. Mr Sharma has a substantial track record in business operations, acquisition, clinical governance, and risk and change management. Mr Sharma's interest in joining mecwacare is driven by his passion for healthcare delivery and making a positive impact on the community. Mr Sharma also holds a double Master of Business and Health Administration with Honors from Latrobe University and is a member of ACHSM and AICD. Mr Sharma joined mecwacare in 2018.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Finance and Infrastructure
Mr Lambert oversees the Finance, Information Technology, Procurement, Property and Ancillary Services elements of the business. Mr Lambert has more than 15 years' experience in the management of corporate services functions across the not-for-profit, local government and telecommunications sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from RMIT, is a Certified Public Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Lambert commenced his employment with mecwacare in 2020.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Service Governance Committee
Ms Barton is a member of the Clinical and Service Governance Committee. She is the founder and director of the Lighthouse Foundation and was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women in 2012. Ms Barton has more than 30 years' experience in the not-for-profit sector. She is co-author of Build Your Teenager's Self-Esteem and Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Young People. Appointed 2005.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Service Governance Committee
Ms Calwell is a member of the Clinical and Service Governance Committee. She is a published author, company director and Australia Day Ambassador. Appointed 2000.