Our Executive Leadership Team, headed by Chief Executive Ailsa Claire, is responsible for all operational issues at Auckland DHB.
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Ailsa Claire OBEChief ExecutiveAilsa was appointed as Chief Executive of Auckland District Health Board in October 2012, following a distinguished career in the UK's National Health Service (NHS). At the NHS, Ailsa held a number of senior roles in provider and commissioning organisations, as well as roles on advisory committees. Awarded an OBE for services to healthcare, she is passionate about patient-centred care, changing the way patients and the public relate to the healthcare sector, and making use of the latest advances in technology. As a New Zealander, Ailsa is proud to lead New Zealand's premier DHB, which is dedicated to innovation, research and staff seeking to do the right thing for patients and their whānau. |
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Margaret DotchinChief Nursing OfficerMargaret completed her nursing training at Middlemore Hospital as a registered general and obsetric nurse in 1985. Margaret worked in a variety of roles as a registered nurse both at Middlemore Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and overseas prior to her first senior nursing role as charge nurse gynaecology oncology, National Women’s in 1990. She was appointed to the role of Chief Nursing Officer, Auckland District Health Board in July 2012. Prior to this Margaret held the position of Director of Nursing for Adult Services, Auckland District Health Board. Margaret has held both general management and nursing leadership roles across Adult Health Services and Women’s Health Services in her long history of working at Auckland District Health Board or its predecessors. She is passionate about nursing and the contribution the profession brings to the delivery of safe, high-quality, compassionate, family-centred care – balanced with financial sustainability. Key roles and responsibilities:
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Dr Margaret WilsherChief Medical OfficerMargaret was appointed Chief Medical Officer in 2010. A medical graduate of the University of Otago, she trained as a specialist in respiratory medicine at Green Lane Hospital and undertook post fellowship clinical and research training in London. After a number of years as a practising clinician and clinical academic, she has assumed an increasing number of clinical leadership and and administration roles in health. A key component of the CMO role is ongoing clinical practice. Margaret considers this essential as she sees the hospital when it is busy, experiences the same challenges as her clinical peers and importantly, hears patient stories at source. Margaret has a number of health leadership responsibilities outside of the Auckland District Health Board, including membership of the partnership groups overseeing major capital investment in Canterbury and Southern DHBs, advisory roles to ministry and minister of health. She has also held leadership roles within her clinical profession. Key roles and responsibilities:
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Meg PoutasiChief of StrategyMeg is an experienced senior leader with a demonstrated history of high performance in public service, having previously served as Director of Partnerships for the Department of Conservation as well as Director of the State Services Commission in Auckland. A partnership specialist with a background in law, she has worked with mana whenua across her career and has worked internationally as the Chief Executive of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation. She was also Associate Crown Counsel at the Crown Law Office. Key roles and responsibilities:
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Dr Debbie HoldsworthDirector of Funding, Auckland & Waitemata DHBsKey roles and responsibilities:
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Dame Naida GlavishChief Advisor Tikanga, Auckland & Waitemata DHBsKey roles and responsibilities:
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Joanne GibbsDirector Provider ServicesKey roles and responsibilities:
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Shayne TongChief Digital OfficerShayne comes to Auckland District Health Board with extensive experience in IT and digital experience in both operational and large complex transformation delivery. Most recently, Shayne worked as the Chief Information Officer at Genesis Energy but has also held senior positions at Fletcher Building as well as Barclays Group and Goldman Sachs in the United Kingdom. Key roles and responsibilities:
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Rosalie PercivalChief Financial OfficerKey roles and responsibilities:
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Sue WatersChief Health Professions OfficerKey roles and responsibilities:
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Dr Karen BartholomewDirector of Health Outcomes, Auckland & Waitemata DHBsKey roles and responsibilities:
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Mark EdwardsChief Quality, Safety and Risk OfficerMark has worked as an anaesthetist at Auckland District Health Board since 2005. Prior to his appointment to the role of Chief Quality, Safety and Risk Officer in 2019 he has held leadership positions as a Clinical Director of Anaesthesia, Director of the Cardiovascular Service and Director of Clinical Quality and Safety. He continues to practice anaesthesia for patients with heart and lung disease undergoing surgery. Key roles and responsibilities:
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Melanie DooneyChief People OfficerMelanie has over 20 years’ experience working internationally in a wide variety of sectors and disciplines. She has held senior Human Resources and Finance roles at global multinational companies in manufacturing, IT and financial services sectors. Melanie holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science in Biochemistry degree, both from the University of Otago. Key roles and responsibilities:
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