Our Executive Leadership Team
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 Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021. He is also CEO of the Trust’s largest subsidiary – Southern Cross Healthcare. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare as Chief Operations Officer in 2020 after three years in a CEO role on the insurance side 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 Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021. He is also CEO of the Trust’s largest subsidiary – Southern Cross Healthcare. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare as Chief Operations Officer in 2020 after three years in a CEO role on the insurance side 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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Victoria Aliprantis
Chief of Quality & Risk
As Chief of Quality & Risk, Victoria leads a highly skilled team to deliver on our commitment to be leaders in quality care and patient safety. This includes overseeing robust quality and risk systems that support a sustainable culture of safety and best practice in workplace health and safety, together with ongoing consumer engagement and co-design initiatives aimed at improving the patient experience. She additionally offers policy direction and strategic advice, stewards vital risk management and reporting systems, and coordinates our clinical governance framework. Victoria is a registered nurse who received her Bachelor of Nursing (BN) from Massey University. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Auckland and has completed the Institute of Directors Company Directors’ Certificate. Her background includes perioperative and healthcare management roles in both the private and public sectors in New Zealand. Previous roles at Southern Cross Healthcare include managing our Wellington hospital....
As Chief of Quality & Risk, Victoria leads a highly skilled team to deliver on our commitment to be leaders in quality care and patient safety. This includes overseeing robust quality and risk systems that support a sustainable culture of safety and best practice in workplace health and safety, together with ongoing consumer engagement and co-design initiatives aimed at improving the patient experience. She additionally offers policy direction and strategic advice, stewards vital risk management and reporting systems, and coordinates our clinical governance framework.
Victoria is a registered nurse who received her Bachelor of Nursing (BN) from Massey University. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Auckland and has completed the Institute of Directors Company Directors’ Certificate.
Her background includes perioperative and healthcare management roles in both the private and public sectors in New Zealand. Previous roles at Southern Cross Healthcare include managing our Wellington hospital.
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Dr Manoj Patel
Chief Transformation Officer
Dr Manoj Patel is passionate about, and committed to, improving the healthcare journey of patients. He has led several key healthcare innovations, including the ACC Escalated Care and High-Tech Imaging initiatives. Throughout his career Manoj has gained experience across digital health, health information and publishing, medical administration as a Director of Medical Services, clinical governance, and re-design of services to be patient-focused. Manoj complemented his training as a doctor with an MBA from Harvard Business School. More recently he has gained his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and became a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. As the Chief Transformation Officer, Manoj is leading Southern Cross Healthcare's metamorphosis into an organisation that supports New Zealanders at every stage of their healthcare journeys....
Dr Manoj Patel is passionate about, and committed to, improving the healthcare journey of patients.
He has led several key healthcare innovations, including the ACC Escalated Care and High-Tech Imaging initiatives. Throughout his career Manoj has gained experience across digital health, health information and publishing, medical administration as a Director of Medical Services, clinical governance, and re-design of services to be patient-focused.
Manoj complemented his training as a doctor with an MBA from Harvard Business School. More recently he has gained his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and became a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
As the Chief Transformation Officer, Manoj is leading Southern Cross Healthcare's metamorphosis into an organisation that supports New Zealanders at every stage of their healthcare journeys.
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David Simpson
Chief of Strategy & Partnerships
David is an experienced senior health executive and company director, combining more than 20 years of international experience across publicly listed and non-for-profit healthcare companies. David has built extensive experience in working with boards and leadership teams to shape organisational strategy, drive market-leading growth and deliver highly innovative customer propositions. Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, David held senior executive roles with Medibank, Australia's leading health insurer, where he was accountable for overseeing 5.3 billion dollars of annual health insurance benefits, and was Head of Strategy and Innovation for Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital companies. David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed postgraduate business education and qualifications from the University of Auckland, Harvard University and is a graduate of the Wharton Advanced Management Programme....
David is an experienced senior health executive and company director, combining more than 20 years of international experience across publicly listed and non-for-profit healthcare companies. David has built extensive experience in working with boards and leadership teams to shape organisational strategy, drive market-leading growth and deliver highly innovative customer propositions.
Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, David held senior executive roles with Medibank, Australia's leading health insurer, where he was accountable for overseeing 5.3 billion dollars of annual health insurance benefits, and was Head of Strategy and Innovation for Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital companies.
David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed postgraduate business education and qualifications from the University of Auckland, Harvard University and is a graduate of the Wharton 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 Matthew Clark
Chief Medical Officer
Associate Professor Matthew Clark was appointed Chief Medical Officer in 2020. He is a general surgeon with extensive clinical experience in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Auckland, and a member of the examinations court for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Matthew has a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Auckland, and is currently a Consultant Surgeon at Counties Manukau DHB. In his role at Southern Cross Healthcare, Matthew is primarily clinically-focused, bringing his knowledge and expertise to bear in guiding quality initiatives for clinical teams, as well as ensuring the optimisation of best safety practices. He is also responsible for our ongoing work to build and strengthen relationships with specialists and practitioners across the wider medical community. Matthew brings a strong focus to delivering the best outcomes for patients to his role, reinforcing our commitment to the provision of high quality, patient-centred healthcare across our national network. He is keenly interested in innovation and health information technology, and their potential to optimise patient experiences and outcomes....
Associate Professor Matthew Clark was appointed Chief Medical Officer in 2020. He is a general surgeon with extensive clinical experience in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Auckland, and a member of the examinations court for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Matthew has a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Auckland, and is currently a Consultant Surgeon at Counties Manukau DHB.
In his role at Southern Cross Healthcare, Matthew is primarily clinically-focused, bringing his knowledge and expertise to bear in guiding quality initiatives for clinical teams, as well as ensuring the optimisation of best safety practices. He is also responsible for our ongoing work to build and strengthen relationships with specialists and practitioners across the wider medical community.
Matthew brings a strong focus to delivering the best outcomes for patients to his role, reinforcing our commitment to the provision of high quality, patient-centred healthcare across our national network. He is keenly interested in innovation and health information technology, and their potential to optimise patient experiences and outcomes.
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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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Mark Stewart
Chief Operating Officer
An experienced executive leader, Mark has expertise in developing innovative strategies within complex environments and leading business transformations. Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare from PwC, where he led the company’s engagement with national telehealth service Whakarongorau Aotearoa, which played a crucial role in New Zealand’s Covid response. Prior to that, Mark held operational and strategic roles during his ten years at NZ Post, leading the organisation’s transformation in supporting business growth and demand for digital customer experience. In his role as COO, Mark leads our nationwide network of hospitals. Mark completed a Bachelor of Science and PhD in Management Science/Operations Research at the University of Canterbury....
An experienced executive leader, Mark has expertise in developing innovative strategies within complex environments and leading business transformations. Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare from PwC, where he led the company’s engagement with national telehealth service Whakarongorau Aotearoa, which played a crucial role in New Zealand’s Covid response.
Prior to that, Mark held operational and strategic roles during his ten years at NZ Post, leading the organisation’s transformation in supporting business growth and demand for digital customer experience.
In his role as COO, Mark leads our nationwide network of hospitals.
Mark completed a Bachelor of Science and PhD in Management Science/Operations Research at 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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Chris White
Chief Executive Officer
Chris was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021. He is also CEO of the Trust’s largest subsidiary – Southern Cross Healthcare. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare as Chief Operations Officer in 2020 after three years in a CEO role on the insurance side 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 Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Cross Health Trust in 2021. He is also CEO of the Trust’s largest subsidiary – Southern Cross Healthcare. Chris joined Southern Cross Healthcare as Chief Operations Officer in 2020 after three years in a CEO role on the insurance side 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 Matthew Clark
Chief Medical Officer
Associate Professor Matthew Clark was appointed Chief Medical Officer in 2020. He is a general surgeon with extensive clinical experience in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Auckland, and a member of the examinations court for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Matthew has a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Auckland, and is currently a Consultant Surgeon at Counties Manukau DHB. In his role at Southern Cross Healthcare, Matthew is primarily clinically-focused, bringing his knowledge and expertise to bear in guiding quality initiatives for clinical teams, as well as ensuring the optimisation of best safety practices. He is also responsible for our ongoing work to build and strengthen relationships with specialists and practitioners across the wider medical community. Matthew brings a strong focus to delivering the best outcomes for patients to his role, reinforcing our commitment to the provision of high quality, patient-centred healthcare across our national network. He is keenly interested in innovation and health information technology, and their potential to optimise patient experiences and outcomes....
Associate Professor Matthew Clark was appointed Chief Medical Officer in 2020. He is a general surgeon with extensive clinical experience in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Auckland, and a member of the examinations court for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Matthew has a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Auckland, and is currently a Consultant Surgeon at Counties Manukau DHB.
In his role at Southern Cross Healthcare, Matthew is primarily clinically-focused, bringing his knowledge and expertise to bear in guiding quality initiatives for clinical teams, as well as ensuring the optimisation of best safety practices. He is also responsible for our ongoing work to build and strengthen relationships with specialists and practitioners across the wider medical community.
Matthew brings a strong focus to delivering the best outcomes for patients to his role, reinforcing our commitment to the provision of high quality, patient-centred healthcare across our national network. He is keenly interested in innovation and health information technology, and their potential to optimise patient experiences and outcomes.
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Victoria Aliprantis
Chief of Quality & Risk
As Chief of Quality & Risk, Victoria leads a highly skilled team to deliver on our commitment to be leaders in quality care and patient safety. This includes overseeing robust quality and risk systems that support a sustainable culture of safety and best practice in workplace health and safety, together with ongoing consumer engagement and co-design initiatives aimed at improving the patient experience. She additionally offers policy direction and strategic advice, stewards vital risk management and reporting systems, and coordinates our clinical governance framework. Victoria is a registered nurse who received her Bachelor of Nursing (BN) from Massey University. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Auckland and has completed the Institute of Directors Company Directors’ Certificate. Her background includes perioperative and healthcare management roles in both the private and public sectors in New Zealand. Previous roles at Southern Cross Healthcare include managing our Wellington hospital....
As Chief of Quality & Risk, Victoria leads a highly skilled team to deliver on our commitment to be leaders in quality care and patient safety. This includes overseeing robust quality and risk systems that support a sustainable culture of safety and best practice in workplace health and safety, together with ongoing consumer engagement and co-design initiatives aimed at improving the patient experience. She additionally offers policy direction and strategic advice, stewards vital risk management and reporting systems, and coordinates our clinical governance framework.
Victoria is a registered nurse who received her Bachelor of Nursing (BN) from Massey University. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Auckland and has completed the Institute of Directors Company Directors’ Certificate.
Her background includes perioperative and healthcare management roles in both the private and public sectors in New Zealand. Previous roles at Southern Cross Healthcare include managing our Wellington hospital.
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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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Dr Manoj Patel
Chief Transformation Officer
Dr Manoj Patel is passionate about, and committed to, improving the healthcare journey of patients. He has led several key healthcare innovations, including the ACC Escalated Care and High-Tech Imaging initiatives. Throughout his career Manoj has gained experience across digital health, health information and publishing, medical administration as a Director of Medical Services, clinical governance, and re-design of services to be patient-focused. Manoj complemented his training as a doctor with an MBA from Harvard Business School. More recently he has gained his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and became a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. As the Chief Transformation Officer, Manoj is leading Southern Cross Healthcare's metamorphosis into an organisation that supports New Zealanders at every stage of their healthcare journeys....
Dr Manoj Patel is passionate about, and committed to, improving the healthcare journey of patients.
He has led several key healthcare innovations, including the ACC Escalated Care and High-Tech Imaging initiatives. Throughout his career Manoj has gained experience across digital health, health information and publishing, medical administration as a Director of Medical Services, clinical governance, and re-design of services to be patient-focused.
Manoj complemented his training as a doctor with an MBA from Harvard Business School. More recently he has gained his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and became a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
As the Chief Transformation Officer, Manoj is leading Southern Cross Healthcare's metamorphosis into an organisation that supports New Zealanders at every stage of their healthcare journeys.
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Mark Stewart
Chief Operating Officer
An experienced executive leader, Mark has expertise in developing innovative strategies within complex environments and leading business transformations. Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare from PwC, where he led the company’s engagement with national telehealth service Whakarongorau Aotearoa, which played a crucial role in New Zealand’s Covid response. Prior to that, Mark held operational and strategic roles during his ten years at NZ Post, leading the organisation’s transformation in supporting business growth and demand for digital customer experience. In his role as COO, Mark leads our nationwide network of hospitals. Mark completed a Bachelor of Science and PhD in Management Science/Operations Research at the University of Canterbury....
An experienced executive leader, Mark has expertise in developing innovative strategies within complex environments and leading business transformations. Mark joined Southern Cross Healthcare from PwC, where he led the company’s engagement with national telehealth service Whakarongorau Aotearoa, which played a crucial role in New Zealand’s Covid response.
Prior to that, Mark held operational and strategic roles during his ten years at NZ Post, leading the organisation’s transformation in supporting business growth and demand for digital customer experience.
In his role as COO, Mark leads our nationwide network of hospitals.
Mark completed a Bachelor of Science and PhD in Management Science/Operations Research at the University of Canterbury.
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David Simpson
Chief of Strategy & Partnerships
David is an experienced senior health executive and company director, combining more than 20 years of international experience across publicly listed and non-for-profit healthcare companies. David has built extensive experience in working with boards and leadership teams to shape organisational strategy, drive market-leading growth and deliver highly innovative customer propositions. Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, David held senior executive roles with Medibank, Australia's leading health insurer, where he was accountable for overseeing 5.3 billion dollars of annual health insurance benefits, and was Head of Strategy and Innovation for Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital companies. David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed postgraduate business education and qualifications from the University of Auckland, Harvard University and is a graduate of the Wharton Advanced Management Programme....
David is an experienced senior health executive and company director, combining more than 20 years of international experience across publicly listed and non-for-profit healthcare companies. David has built extensive experience in working with boards and leadership teams to shape organisational strategy, drive market-leading growth and deliver highly innovative customer propositions.
Prior to joining Southern Cross Healthcare, David held senior executive roles with Medibank, Australia's leading health insurer, where he was accountable for overseeing 5.3 billion dollars of annual health insurance benefits, and was Head of Strategy and Innovation for Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest private hospital companies.
David holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed postgraduate business education and qualifications from the University of Auckland, Harvard University and is a graduate of the Wharton 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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