Experienced leaders appointed to Gold Coast Hospital and Health Board

• The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Board welcomes a seasoned educator and board member as its new Chair.
• The Board itself boasts a diverse range of expertise across health, business, education, and law.
• Boards set the strategic direction and oversee the management of their respective HHS in its delivery of healthcare under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011.

A nine-person board experienced in health, business, education, and law has been appointed to govern the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (HHS).

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman announced the newly appointed board, which will be led by Professor Cindy Shannon AM.

Professor Shannon brings a wealth of experience as an educator to the position. She has a life-long commitment to improving the lives of First Nations people and has been recognised several times for her contributions to Indigenous health.

She is the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion) at Griffith University and an Emeritus Professor with the University of Queensland.

Cindy has led major reforms in health and played a key role in establishing the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health in South-East Queensland.

Professor Shannon is joined by new members Adjunct Professor Michael Hogan and Daile Kelleher.

Mr Hogan is an experienced legal practitioner, senior executive and educator and has extensive experience in government and statutory boards.

Ms Kelleher brings a wealth of experience in women’s health and is the current Chief Executive Officer of Children by Choice, a Queensland-based not-for-profit organisation.

Professor Judith (Judy) Searle, Ms Colette McCool PSM and Professor Nicholas Zwar have renewed their membership for another term and join three continuing members still within their current term. 

The new board, which will set the strategic direction and oversee the management of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, consists of:

• Professor Cindy Shannon AM (Chair)
• Professor Judith (Judy) Searle
• Ms Colette McCool PSM
• Professor Nicholas Zwar
• Adjunct Professor Michael Hogan
• Ms Daile Kelleher
• Ms Teresa Dyson
• Mr Michael Kinnane ESM
• Mr Lucas Patchett OAM

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman:

“The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Board has secured an exceptional group of individuals this year.

“Professor Shannon AM, alongside the newly appointed members, represent a powerful combination of leadership, expertise, and diverse perspectives.

“I extend my sincere appreciation to outgoing Chair Ian Langdon for his dedicated service and leadership since 2012.

“His contributions have been invaluable to the Gold Coast HHS, particularly during challenging times.

“I am confident the new board will significantly contribute to the continued success of Gold Coast healthcare.”

ENDS