About
Helen joined the Board in March 2024 and brings significant operational, executive and board-level experience in a range of Australian-based healthcare organisations.
In addition to serving on the Ramsay Board, Helen is currently Chair of McMillan Shakespeare and a director of Carlton Football Club.
Helen’s previous health sector roles include Non-Executive Director of private health insurer HBF Health, Estia Health, Integral Diagnostics (Chair), Sirtex Medical, Domain Principal Group, public hospital service provider Melbourne Health, Orygen Youth Mental Health Research Centre and DCA Group.
Past management roles include Chief Operating Officer of Genesis Care from its early inception growing and developing the radiation oncology and cardiology company across Australia, Chief Executive Officer of Heart Care Victoria and Chief Executive Officer of the aged care provider Benetas.
Since beginning her career as an intensive care nurse, Helen has been passionate about transforming healthcare and was actively involved in government policy reform, including as the first non-pharmacist appointed to, and subsequently Chair, the Professional Programs & Services Advisory Committee providing advice and recommendations to the Federal Minister for Health in relation to pharmacy programs and services funded under the Fourth Community Pharmacy Agreement.
Helen holds a Master of Business Administration from Victoria University. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Governance Institute of Australia.
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Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsay Health Care Limited | Board | Member | 01/03/2024 | |
| Ramsay Health Care Limited | Audit | Member | 01/03/2024 | |
| Ramsay Health Care Limited | Risk & Compliance | Member | 01/03/2024 |