Current chair reappointed to Metro South Hospital and Health Board

• A long-term chair has been reappointed as the Board Chair to govern the Metro South Hospital and Health Board.
• The board members bring a vast range of experience across the fields of business, asset management, law and general practice.
• HHS 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 10-person board underpinned with experience in health, business and law has been appointed to govern the Metro South 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 Janine Walker AM.

Janine Walker continues in her role as Chair, which she has undertaken since 2018. She has been a member of the Board since 2016.

Ms Walker is a human resources expert with a background in health, academia and broadcasting. She has previously been a Board Member of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and a Board Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Four people have also been newly appointed as members of the Board.

Dr Muhammad Daniyal Mian, Dr Vu Tran, Gail Ker OAM and Nadia Bromley bring a wealth of experience across the asset management, law, multicultural services and general practice sectors.

Mr Colin Cassidy PSM, Ms Donisha Duff and Mr Michael Goss have renewed their membership for another term and join two continuing members still within their current term. 

The new board, which will set the strategic direction and oversee the management of the Metro South HHS, consists of:

• Ms Janine Walker AM (Chair)
• Mr Colin Cassidy PSM
• Ms Donisha Duff
• Mr Michael Goss
• Dr Muhammad Daniyal Mian
• Dr Vu Tran
• Ms Gail Ker OAM
• Ms Nadia Bromley
• Associate Professor Helen Benham
• Mr Matthew Ames

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

“It’s great to see four new people joining this year’s Board under the continued leadership of Janine Walker AM.

“I’m pleased Metro South HHS has been able to attract such experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected people to the Board this year and I know they will make a positive impact.

“The new board members are leaders in their respective fields and will bring with them key skills, knowledge and experience to Metro South HHS.

“I look forward to working with the newly appointed Board to deliver safe and timely healthcare for Queenslanders.”

ENDS