Our Executives
With a wealth of diverse experience in the healthcare and commercial sectors, our executive leaders provide strong and connected-up leadership across all parts of our business.
Chris White
Chief Executive Officer
Chris was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021 (and permanently appointed in 2022). He concurrently leads the Trust’s largest subsidiary, Southern Cross Healthcare as CEO. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer, following three years as CEO within the insurance arm of Southern Cross. A highly experienced executive and CEO, Chris is skilled in business leadership, strategy and governance, and has held executive roles in manufacturing and financial services. He sits on the boards of a number of Southern Cross Healthcare's joint ventures and has previously held external governance roles....
Chris was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021 (and permanently appointed in 2022). He concurrently leads the Trust’s largest subsidiary, Southern Cross Healthcare as CEO. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer, following three years as CEO within the insurance arm of Southern Cross.
A highly experienced executive and CEO, Chris is skilled in business leadership, strategy and governance, and has held executive roles in manufacturing and financial services. He sits on the boards of a number of Southern Cross Healthcare's joint ventures and has previously held external governance roles.
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Monica Goldwater
Chief Nursing Officer
Monica Goldwater is a highly experienced leader in nursing having worked in both public and private, inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings across the US and New Zealand; and led nursing for multiple large complex and multi-site healthcare organisations. As Chief Nursing Officer, Monica leads our nursing directorate across Aotearoa and brings the nursing perspective to our Executive Leadership Team. She is a strong and active advocate for both career and professional development and the delivery of world class nursing services and patient care. A registered nurse in both the US and NZ and member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Monica completed her MBA at Massey University in 2011 before moving to the US and working in several key leadership positions within the American healthcare sector. Monica returned to New Zealand in April 2023, and joined Southern Cross Healthcare from the University of Vermont Medical Centre where she was Director of Perioperative Services. ...
Monica Goldwater is a highly experienced leader in nursing having worked in both public and private, inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings across the US and New Zealand; and led nursing for multiple large complex and multi-site healthcare organisations.
As Chief Nursing Officer, Monica leads our nursing directorate across Aotearoa and brings the nursing perspective to our Executive Leadership Team. She is a strong and active advocate for both career and professional development and the delivery of world class nursing services and patient care.
A registered nurse in both the US and NZ and member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Monica completed her MBA at Massey University in 2011 before moving to the US and working in several key leadership positions within the American healthcare sector. Monica returned to New Zealand in April 2023, and joined Southern Cross Healthcare from the University of Vermont Medical Centre where she was Director of Perioperative Services.
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David Simpson
Chief of Strategy & Partnerships
David is a highly accomplished healthcare executive and company director with over two decades of international leadership experience spanning public, listed and not-for-profit organisations. Recognised for his strategic and commercial acumen, David has consistently driven transformative growth, market leadership, and innovation across complex health systems and markets. Currently Chief of Strategy and Partnerships at Southern Cross Healthcare, David brings deep expertise in corporate strategy, operational excellence, and patient-centric innovation. His previous executive roles include senior leadership at Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer, where he was responsible for stewarding over $5.3 billion in annual health benefit outflows, and as Head of Strategy and Innovation at Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital operators. David is a trusted advisor in the healthcare ecosystem, serving on advisory boards including Bond University, Medtech Actuator, and mentoring senior health leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. He is frequently sought after for his ability to bridge clinical insight with commercial impact. David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed advanced executive education at Harvard University, the University of Auckland, and graduate of the prestigious Wharton (UPenn) Advanced Management Programme....
David is a highly accomplished healthcare executive and company director with over two decades of international leadership experience spanning public, listed and not-for-profit organisations. Recognised for his strategic and commercial acumen, David has consistently driven transformative growth, market leadership, and innovation across complex health systems and markets.
Currently Chief of Strategy and Partnerships at Southern Cross Healthcare, David brings deep expertise in corporate strategy, operational excellence, and patient-centric innovation. His previous executive roles include senior leadership at Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer, where he was responsible for stewarding over $5.3 billion in annual health benefit outflows, and as Head of Strategy and Innovation at Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital operators.
David is a trusted advisor in the healthcare ecosystem, serving on advisory boards including Bond University, Medtech Actuator, and mentoring senior health leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. He is frequently sought after for his ability to bridge clinical insight with commercial impact.
David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed advanced executive education at Harvard University, the University of Auckland, and graduate of the prestigious Wharton (UPenn) Advanced Management Programme.
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Mark Phillips
Chief Digital Officer
Mark leads our digital services team in building and supporting technology, applications and other infrastructure services for Southern Cross hospitals, support office functions and our joint venture partners. Mark has managed significant digital transformations within complex operating models, putting him in an excellent position to lead our digital innovation to improve experiences for those recieving and delivering healthcare within our network Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare in June 2023 following an extensive career including Head of IT, GM Technology and GM e-Commerce at Fletcher Building. Mark holds a Master of Management Studies with Distinction (HR and Strategy) from the University of Waikato and has earned multiple professional certifications and industry awards....
Mark leads our digital services team in building and supporting technology, applications and other infrastructure services for Southern Cross hospitals, support office functions and our joint venture partners.
Mark has managed significant digital transformations within complex operating models, putting him in an excellent position to lead our digital innovation to improve experiences for those recieving and delivering healthcare within our network
Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare in June 2023 following an extensive career including Head of IT, GM Technology and GM e-Commerce at Fletcher Building.
Mark holds a Master of Management Studies with Distinction (HR and Strategy) from the University of Waikato and has earned multiple professional certifications and industry awards.
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Dr Amanda Dawson
Acting Chief Medical Officer
Dr Amanda Dawson is a highly experienced Specialist Anaesthetist with deep clinical, academic, and leadership expertise across both public and private healthcare settings.Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) since 2005, Amanda completed a subspecialty fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at Papworth NHS Hospital in Cambridge, UK. She also undertook advanced training in echocardiography, attaining the Advanced Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography Examination (AdvPTEeXAM) through the National Board of Echocardiography in 2006.Amanda spent 20 years at Auckland City Hospital (ADHB) working within the Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia Department, providing both elective and on-call services, including transplant anaesthesia. During this time, she held a number of senior leadership roles, including Supervisor of Training for ANZCA trainees and Clinical Director of the department.Having recently stepped away from public practice, Amanda is now focused on governance and executive leadership opportunities within the corporate healthcare sector. As Acting Chief Medical Officer at Southern Cross Healthcare, Amanda brings a strong clinical voice to Southern Cross Healthcare strategic decision-making....
Dr Amanda Dawson is a highly experienced Specialist Anaesthetist with deep clinical, academic, and leadership expertise across both public and private healthcare settings.
Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) since 2005, Amanda completed a subspecialty fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at Papworth NHS Hospital in Cambridge, UK. She also undertook advanced training in echocardiography, attaining the Advanced Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography Examination (AdvPTEeXAM) through the National Board of Echocardiography in 2006.
Amanda spent 20 years at Auckland City Hospital (ADHB) working within the Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia Department, providing both elective and on-call services, including transplant anaesthesia. During this time, she held a number of senior leadership roles, including Supervisor of Training for ANZCA trainees and Clinical Director of the department.
Having recently stepped away from public practice, Amanda is now focused on governance and executive leadership opportunities within the corporate healthcare sector. As Acting Chief Medical Officer at Southern Cross Healthcare, Amanda brings a strong clinical voice to Southern Cross Healthcare strategic decision-making.
Mark Stewart
Group Chief Operating Officer
Mark is an accomplished executive leader with a wealth of experience in driving innovative market-led strategies within complex environments. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding large national teams towards operational and strategic excellence. Before joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark made significant contributions at PwC, where he managed the firm's engagement with New Zealand's national telehealth service, Whakarongorau Aotearoa. His efforts were pivotal in supporting the country's Covid response. Mark's career also includes a decade at NZ Post, culminating in his role as Chief Operating Officer. There, he oversaw the strategic direction and operational performance of a team of over 5,000 individuals across New Zealand. As Group COO at Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark leads the nationwide network of wholly owned hospitals and is the executive responsible for comprehensive supervision of our Joint Venture partnerships, ensuring Southern Cross Healthcare effectively supports its joint ventures - empowering their Boards, CEOs, and GMs to maximise success. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors and a PhD in Management Science/Operations Research from the University of Canterbury....
Mark is an accomplished executive leader with a wealth of experience in driving innovative market-led strategies within complex environments. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding large national teams towards operational and strategic excellence. Before joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark made significant contributions at PwC, where he managed the firm's engagement with New Zealand's national telehealth service, Whakarongorau Aotearoa. His efforts were pivotal in supporting the country's Covid response.
Mark's career also includes a decade at NZ Post, culminating in his role as Chief Operating Officer. There, he oversaw the strategic direction and operational performance of a team of over 5,000 individuals across New Zealand.
As Group COO at Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark leads the nationwide network of wholly owned hospitals and is the executive responsible for comprehensive supervision of our Joint Venture partnerships, ensuring Southern Cross Healthcare effectively supports its joint ventures - empowering their Boards, CEOs, and GMs to maximise success.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors and a PhD in Management Science/Operations Research from the University of Canterbury.
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Jo (Joanne) Fair
Chief of People & Culture
Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare’s executive leadership team in February 2023. In her role as Chief of People and Culture, Jo is responsible for leading our talent management, managing our investment in leadership and development, and plays a critical role in shaping our organisational culture and capabilities to support delivery of our organisational strategy. Jo has lived and worked in Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. She holds a Law degree, and a BA in Spanish and French, as well as being a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and the Advanced Human Resources Executive programme, Ross Business School, University of Michigan. Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare from her role as Co-Founder of HR Tech business FutureWork Studio. She has held senior HR and commercial positions at some of New Zealand’s most well-known companies, including BNZ, Air New Zealand and Fonterra, where in her last role she was Global Head of HR overseeing the people strategy for more than 22,000 employees. She holds a number of company directorships, and is passionate about unlocking the potential from within people and organisations....
Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare’s executive leadership team in February 2023. In her role as Chief of People and Culture, Jo is responsible for leading our talent management, managing our investment in leadership and development, and plays a critical role in shaping our organisational culture and capabilities to support delivery of our organisational strategy.
Jo has lived and worked in Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. She holds a Law degree, and a BA in Spanish and French, as well as being a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and the Advanced Human Resources Executive programme, Ross Business School, University of Michigan.
Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare from her role as Co-Founder of HR Tech business FutureWork Studio. She has held senior HR and commercial positions at some of New Zealand’s most well-known companies, including BNZ, Air New Zealand and Fonterra, where in her last role she was Global Head of HR overseeing the people strategy for more than 22,000 employees. She holds a number of company directorships, and is passionate about unlocking the potential from within people and organisations.
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Peter Gudsell
Chief Financial Officer
Peter is an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with extensive financial leadership and strategic transformation experience across a range of sectors. Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Peter was Group CFO of Auckland Council, an organisation with revenues of around $7 billion and assets of $73 billion. He was also involved with the Council Group of businesses, including Auckland Transport, WaterCare, Eke Panuku, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Ports of Auckland, along with Auckland Airport. Peter was also CFO of Christchurch City Council where, after the Council faced a $1 billion funding gap, he led and implemented a sustainable financial strategy, and progressed and settled the Council’s long running insurance settlement following the Canterbury Earthquakes. In his role as CFO at the University of Auckland, alongside his financial leadership, Peter was passionate about fostering an engaged team culture and improving business models. Peter’s financial leadership will play a key role in Southern Cross Healthcare’s future success including delivering the ‘Reimagining 2033’ 10-year strategy. His financial expertise, leadership, and strategic transformation experience, broad skills, and background will be valuable across the growing number of business ventures within the wider Southern Cross Healthcare network....
Peter is an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with extensive financial leadership and strategic transformation experience across a range of sectors.
Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Peter was Group CFO of Auckland Council, an organisation with revenues of around $7 billion and assets of $73 billion. He was also involved with the Council Group of businesses, including Auckland Transport, WaterCare, Eke Panuku, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Ports of Auckland, along with Auckland Airport.
Peter was also CFO of Christchurch City Council where, after the Council faced a $1 billion funding gap, he led and implemented a sustainable financial strategy, and progressed and settled the Council’s long running insurance settlement following the Canterbury Earthquakes. In his role as CFO at the University of Auckland, alongside his financial leadership, Peter was passionate about fostering an engaged team culture and improving business models.
Peter’s financial leadership will play a key role in Southern Cross Healthcare’s future success including delivering the ‘Reimagining 2033’ 10-year strategy. His financial expertise, leadership, and strategic transformation experience, broad skills, and background will be valuable across the growing number of business ventures within the wider Southern Cross Healthcare network.
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Chris White
Chief Executive Officer
Chris was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021 (and permanently appointed in 2022). He concurrently leads the Trust’s largest subsidiary, Southern Cross Healthcare as CEO. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer, following three years as CEO within the insurance arm of Southern Cross. A highly experienced executive and CEO, Chris is skilled in business leadership, strategy and governance, and has held executive roles in manufacturing and financial services. He sits on the boards of a number of Southern Cross Healthcare's joint ventures and has previously held external governance roles....
Chris was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021 (and permanently appointed in 2022). He concurrently leads the Trust’s largest subsidiary, Southern Cross Healthcare as CEO. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer, following three years as CEO within the insurance arm of Southern Cross.
A highly experienced executive and CEO, Chris is skilled in business leadership, strategy and governance, and has held executive roles in manufacturing and financial services. He sits on the boards of a number of Southern Cross Healthcare's joint ventures and has previously held external governance roles.
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Dr Amanda Dawson
Acting Chief Medical Officer
Dr Amanda Dawson is a highly experienced Specialist Anaesthetist with deep clinical, academic, and leadership expertise across both public and private healthcare settings.Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) since 2005, Amanda completed a subspecialty fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at Papworth NHS Hospital in Cambridge, UK. She also undertook advanced training in echocardiography, attaining the Advanced Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography Examination (AdvPTEeXAM) through the National Board of Echocardiography in 2006.Amanda spent 20 years at Auckland City Hospital (ADHB) working within the Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia Department, providing both elective and on-call services, including transplant anaesthesia. During this time, she held a number of senior leadership roles, including Supervisor of Training for ANZCA trainees and Clinical Director of the department.Having recently stepped away from public practice, Amanda is now focused on governance and executive leadership opportunities within the corporate healthcare sector. As Acting Chief Medical Officer at Southern Cross Healthcare, Amanda brings a strong clinical voice to Southern Cross Healthcare strategic decision-making....
Dr Amanda Dawson is a highly experienced Specialist Anaesthetist with deep clinical, academic, and leadership expertise across both public and private healthcare settings.
Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) since 2005, Amanda completed a subspecialty fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at Papworth NHS Hospital in Cambridge, UK. She also undertook advanced training in echocardiography, attaining the Advanced Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography Examination (AdvPTEeXAM) through the National Board of Echocardiography in 2006.
Amanda spent 20 years at Auckland City Hospital (ADHB) working within the Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia Department, providing both elective and on-call services, including transplant anaesthesia. During this time, she held a number of senior leadership roles, including Supervisor of Training for ANZCA trainees and Clinical Director of the department.
Having recently stepped away from public practice, Amanda is now focused on governance and executive leadership opportunities within the corporate healthcare sector. As Acting Chief Medical Officer at Southern Cross Healthcare, Amanda brings a strong clinical voice to Southern Cross Healthcare strategic decision-making.
Monica Goldwater
Chief Nursing Officer
Monica Goldwater is a highly experienced leader in nursing having worked in both public and private, inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings across the US and New Zealand; and led nursing for multiple large complex and multi-site healthcare organisations. As Chief Nursing Officer, Monica leads our nursing directorate across Aotearoa and brings the nursing perspective to our Executive Leadership Team. She is a strong and active advocate for both career and professional development and the delivery of world class nursing services and patient care. A registered nurse in both the US and NZ and member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Monica completed her MBA at Massey University in 2011 before moving to the US and working in several key leadership positions within the American healthcare sector. Monica returned to New Zealand in April 2023, and joined Southern Cross Healthcare from the University of Vermont Medical Centre where she was Director of Perioperative Services. ...
Monica Goldwater is a highly experienced leader in nursing having worked in both public and private, inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings across the US and New Zealand; and led nursing for multiple large complex and multi-site healthcare organisations.
As Chief Nursing Officer, Monica leads our nursing directorate across Aotearoa and brings the nursing perspective to our Executive Leadership Team. She is a strong and active advocate for both career and professional development and the delivery of world class nursing services and patient care.
A registered nurse in both the US and NZ and member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Monica completed her MBA at Massey University in 2011 before moving to the US and working in several key leadership positions within the American healthcare sector. Monica returned to New Zealand in April 2023, and joined Southern Cross Healthcare from the University of Vermont Medical Centre where she was Director of Perioperative Services.
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Mark Stewart
Group Chief Operating Officer
Mark is an accomplished executive leader with a wealth of experience in driving innovative market-led strategies within complex environments. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding large national teams towards operational and strategic excellence. Before joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark made significant contributions at PwC, where he managed the firm's engagement with New Zealand's national telehealth service, Whakarongorau Aotearoa. His efforts were pivotal in supporting the country's Covid response. Mark's career also includes a decade at NZ Post, culminating in his role as Chief Operating Officer. There, he oversaw the strategic direction and operational performance of a team of over 5,000 individuals across New Zealand. As Group COO at Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark leads the nationwide network of wholly owned hospitals and is the executive responsible for comprehensive supervision of our Joint Venture partnerships, ensuring Southern Cross Healthcare effectively supports its joint ventures - empowering their Boards, CEOs, and GMs to maximise success. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors and a PhD in Management Science/Operations Research from the University of Canterbury....
Mark is an accomplished executive leader with a wealth of experience in driving innovative market-led strategies within complex environments. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding large national teams towards operational and strategic excellence. Before joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark made significant contributions at PwC, where he managed the firm's engagement with New Zealand's national telehealth service, Whakarongorau Aotearoa. His efforts were pivotal in supporting the country's Covid response.
Mark's career also includes a decade at NZ Post, culminating in his role as Chief Operating Officer. There, he oversaw the strategic direction and operational performance of a team of over 5,000 individuals across New Zealand.
As Group COO at Southern Cross Healthcare, Mark leads the nationwide network of wholly owned hospitals and is the executive responsible for comprehensive supervision of our Joint Venture partnerships, ensuring Southern Cross Healthcare effectively supports its joint ventures - empowering their Boards, CEOs, and GMs to maximise success.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors and a PhD in Management Science/Operations Research from the University of Canterbury.
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David Simpson
Chief of Strategy & Partnerships
David is a highly accomplished healthcare executive and company director with over two decades of international leadership experience spanning public, listed and not-for-profit organisations. Recognised for his strategic and commercial acumen, David has consistently driven transformative growth, market leadership, and innovation across complex health systems and markets. Currently Chief of Strategy and Partnerships at Southern Cross Healthcare, David brings deep expertise in corporate strategy, operational excellence, and patient-centric innovation. His previous executive roles include senior leadership at Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer, where he was responsible for stewarding over $5.3 billion in annual health benefit outflows, and as Head of Strategy and Innovation at Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital operators. David is a trusted advisor in the healthcare ecosystem, serving on advisory boards including Bond University, Medtech Actuator, and mentoring senior health leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. He is frequently sought after for his ability to bridge clinical insight with commercial impact. David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed advanced executive education at Harvard University, the University of Auckland, and graduate of the prestigious Wharton (UPenn) Advanced Management Programme....
David is a highly accomplished healthcare executive and company director with over two decades of international leadership experience spanning public, listed and not-for-profit organisations. Recognised for his strategic and commercial acumen, David has consistently driven transformative growth, market leadership, and innovation across complex health systems and markets.
Currently Chief of Strategy and Partnerships at Southern Cross Healthcare, David brings deep expertise in corporate strategy, operational excellence, and patient-centric innovation. His previous executive roles include senior leadership at Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer, where he was responsible for stewarding over $5.3 billion in annual health benefit outflows, and as Head of Strategy and Innovation at Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital operators.
David is a trusted advisor in the healthcare ecosystem, serving on advisory boards including Bond University, Medtech Actuator, and mentoring senior health leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. He is frequently sought after for his ability to bridge clinical insight with commercial impact.
David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed advanced executive education at Harvard University, the University of Auckland, and graduate of the prestigious Wharton (UPenn) Advanced Management Programme.
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Jo (Joanne) Fair
Chief of People & Culture
Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare’s executive leadership team in February 2023. In her role as Chief of People and Culture, Jo is responsible for leading our talent management, managing our investment in leadership and development, and plays a critical role in shaping our organisational culture and capabilities to support delivery of our organisational strategy. Jo has lived and worked in Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. She holds a Law degree, and a BA in Spanish and French, as well as being a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and the Advanced Human Resources Executive programme, Ross Business School, University of Michigan. Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare from her role as Co-Founder of HR Tech business FutureWork Studio. She has held senior HR and commercial positions at some of New Zealand’s most well-known companies, including BNZ, Air New Zealand and Fonterra, where in her last role she was Global Head of HR overseeing the people strategy for more than 22,000 employees. She holds a number of company directorships, and is passionate about unlocking the potential from within people and organisations....
Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare’s executive leadership team in February 2023. In her role as Chief of People and Culture, Jo is responsible for leading our talent management, managing our investment in leadership and development, and plays a critical role in shaping our organisational culture and capabilities to support delivery of our organisational strategy.
Jo has lived and worked in Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. She holds a Law degree, and a BA in Spanish and French, as well as being a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and the Advanced Human Resources Executive programme, Ross Business School, University of Michigan.
Jo joined Southern Cross Healthcare from her role as Co-Founder of HR Tech business FutureWork Studio. She has held senior HR and commercial positions at some of New Zealand’s most well-known companies, including BNZ, Air New Zealand and Fonterra, where in her last role she was Global Head of HR overseeing the people strategy for more than 22,000 employees. She holds a number of company directorships, and is passionate about unlocking the potential from within people and organisations.
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Mark Phillips
Chief Digital Officer
Mark leads our digital services team in building and supporting technology, applications and other infrastructure services for Southern Cross hospitals, support office functions and our joint venture partners. Mark has managed significant digital transformations within complex operating models, putting him in an excellent position to lead our digital innovation to improve experiences for those recieving and delivering healthcare within our network Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare in June 2023 following an extensive career including Head of IT, GM Technology and GM e-Commerce at Fletcher Building. Mark holds a Master of Management Studies with Distinction (HR and Strategy) from the University of Waikato and has earned multiple professional certifications and industry awards....
Mark leads our digital services team in building and supporting technology, applications and other infrastructure services for Southern Cross hospitals, support office functions and our joint venture partners.
Mark has managed significant digital transformations within complex operating models, putting him in an excellent position to lead our digital innovation to improve experiences for those recieving and delivering healthcare within our network
Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare in June 2023 following an extensive career including Head of IT, GM Technology and GM e-Commerce at Fletcher Building.
Mark holds a Master of Management Studies with Distinction (HR and Strategy) from the University of Waikato and has earned multiple professional certifications and industry awards.
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Peter Gudsell
Chief Financial Officer
Peter is an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with extensive financial leadership and strategic transformation experience across a range of sectors. Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Peter was Group CFO of Auckland Council, an organisation with revenues of around $7 billion and assets of $73 billion. He was also involved with the Council Group of businesses, including Auckland Transport, WaterCare, Eke Panuku, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Ports of Auckland, along with Auckland Airport. Peter was also CFO of Christchurch City Council where, after the Council faced a $1 billion funding gap, he led and implemented a sustainable financial strategy, and progressed and settled the Council’s long running insurance settlement following the Canterbury Earthquakes. In his role as CFO at the University of Auckland, alongside his financial leadership, Peter was passionate about fostering an engaged team culture and improving business models. Peter’s financial leadership will play a key role in Southern Cross Healthcare’s future success including delivering the ‘Reimagining 2033’ 10-year strategy. His financial expertise, leadership, and strategic transformation experience, broad skills, and background will be valuable across the growing number of business ventures within the wider Southern Cross Healthcare network....
Peter is an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with extensive financial leadership and strategic transformation experience across a range of sectors.
Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, Peter was Group CFO of Auckland Council, an organisation with revenues of around $7 billion and assets of $73 billion. He was also involved with the Council Group of businesses, including Auckland Transport, WaterCare, Eke Panuku, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Ports of Auckland, along with Auckland Airport.
Peter was also CFO of Christchurch City Council where, after the Council faced a $1 billion funding gap, he led and implemented a sustainable financial strategy, and progressed and settled the Council’s long running insurance settlement following the Canterbury Earthquakes. In his role as CFO at the University of Auckland, alongside his financial leadership, Peter was passionate about fostering an engaged team culture and improving business models.
Peter’s financial leadership will play a key role in Southern Cross Healthcare’s future success including delivering the ‘Reimagining 2033’ 10-year strategy. His financial expertise, leadership, and strategic transformation experience, broad skills, and background will be valuable across the growing number of business ventures within the wider Southern Cross Healthcare network.
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