BUEHLERAGEDCARE.COM.AU - Key Persons
Anne has extensive experience in private health insurance, community aged care, disability, mental health and tertiary health. Having moved to Australia in 2007, Anne has worked across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Australia. Anne 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, Anne 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. Anne was appointed as mecwacare's chief executive officer in September 2023.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Chairman of the Finance
Colin is the Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management 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. Colin worked at Macquarie Bank, Citi National and UBS, where he was a Director. Since retiring, Colin has been a Director of several companies, including Chair of Oliver J. Nilsen. Colin has also been significantly involved in the governance of Lauriston Girls' School in Armadale. Appointed 2008.
Job Titles:
- General Practitioner
- Chairman of the Care
Linden is the Chair of the Care, Quality and Service Development Committee. Linden is a general practitioner with many years of clinical, strategic and governance experience. Linden 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. Linden is a past Director of the Royal Children's Hospital and Vincentcare Victoria, which operated numerous aged care homes throughout Victoria. Appointed 2022.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Retirement and Affordable Housing
Gaye possesses a wealth of experience in the health sector as a qualified aged care occupational therapist. She has an extensive executive management background in the areas of children and youth, supported accommodation living, in-home care, and community services, having previously worked with Yooralla and Healthscope Independence Services. Gaye's experience extends to national strategic partnerships with Specialist Disability Accommodation providers, focused on disability housing and empowering those with a disability to live independently. Gaye's enthusiasm for the health and care sector is evident in her energy, vision, future-focused leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement. She is passionate about influencing change, creating organisational cultures which support people's human rights, and achieving sustainable best practice solutions and outcomes for all. Gaye's professional approach focuses strongly on ensuring her clients receive the highest quality services, live safe and fulfilling lives, and have access to equal opportunities. Gaye commenced at mecwacare in 2024.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ian is Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Nominations, Remuneration and Governance Committee. Ian is the Chair of Unison Housing Limited, a Director of The Barnett Foundation and a former Director of the Eva Tilley Memorial Home. Appointed 2013.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Strategic Growth and Business Development
James is a strong and established operational executive with strategic and operational leadership background across manufacturing, transport, labour hire, facility management, retirement living, aged care and acute healthcare. James has significant demonstrated experience in the successful development and implementation of complex business change and transformation initiatives across major corporate environments, including Healthscope, nbn Australia and Stockland. James possesses considerable experience in management of acquisitions, mergers, organisational restructures and outsourcing. He is passionate about retirement living and aged care and was driven to join mecwacare to support future business growth, ensuring that our clients and residents receive the best possible care. James joined mecwacare in 2023.
Lachlan is a member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee; the Care, Quality and Service Development Committee; and the Property Control Working Group. Lachlan 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. Lachlan is familiar with the Home Services Sector having co-owned a business that serviced the East Coast of Australia. Lachlan is also an expert on maximising human potential and happiness. Appointed 2022.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Home and Community Services
Linda'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. Linda has more than 30 years' prior experience working in a range of management roles in local government and the not-for-profit sector. Linda commenced at mecwacare in 2008.
Lyndal has worked in various industries across her career, including community health, aged care, and as an assessor under quality accreditation programs. Lyndal has also previously worked closely with CEOs and Boards and has a particular focus on quality governance systems that are effective and efficient for mecwacare. Lyndal has qualifications in allied health and leadership and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Lyndal commenced at mecwacare in 2011.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - People and Culture
- Human Resources Executive Leader
Rob is an experienced human resources executive leader, having held past positions at Racing Victoria, Metro Trains, and the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). Rob has worked in Sweden, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, where he has created leading organisation strategies and customer experience initiatives. He has a Master of International Business, a Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences). These contribute to his expertise in leading workforce strategies, delivering quality care outcomes and making mecwacare a great place to work. With a particular passion for ensuring a high level of care to vulnerable clients within our service, Rob has an appetite to support clients' family members through their journey at mecwacare. Rob joined mecwacare in 2024.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Residential and Housing Services
Samuel is a registered healthcare clinician with over 23 years of experience in diverse health sectors. Samuel has held senior positions at several large healthcare organisations including Epworth Private Group, Eastern Health, and Doutta Galla Aged Services. He has a substantial track record in business operations, acquisition, clinical governance, and risk and change management. Samuel's interest in joining mecwacare is driven by his passion for healthcare delivery and making a positive impact on the community. He also holds a double Master of Business and Health Administration with Honors from Latrobe University and is a member of ACHSM and AICD. Samuel joined mecwacare in 2018.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager - Finance and Infrastructure
Steve oversees the Finance, Information Technology, Procurement, Property and Ancillary Services elements of the business. Steve 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. Steve commenced his employment with mecwacare in 2020.
Susan is a member of the Care, Quality and Service Development Committee and the Nominations, Remuneration and Governance Committee. Susan is the founder and director of the Lighthouse Foundation and was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women in 2012. Susan has more than 30 years' experience in the not-for-profit sector. Susan is co-author of Build Your Teenager's Self-Esteem and Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Young People. Appointed 2005.