Uniting announces new Executive Director appointment
Next week is set to be the time for change for Uniting NSW.ACT as they welcome a new Executive Director to their organisation.
Uniting NSW.ACT has announced Tracey Burton as their new Executive Director (Source: Uniting)
The appointment of Tracey Burton as Executive Director was made on 19 March 2018, following the announcement in November 2017 from current Executive Director Peter Worland that he would retire after five years with Uniting.
Ms Burton has an extensive background in the health sector, having held roles as Executive Director Eastern Hospitals, St John of God Health Care; Chief Executive Officer St George Private Hospital, Ramsay Health Care; General Manager Corporate Services, St Vincent’s & Mater Health Sydney; Executive Director Mater Private Hospital, South Brisbane; and, Project Manager and General Manager, Hawkesbury District Health Service.
Chair of the Uniting Board Heather Watson welcomed Ms Burton to the role at Uniting.
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tracey Burton as Uniting’s new Executive Director,” Ms Watson says.
“Tracey is an experienced CEO with more than 30 years’ experience in the Australian health sector, including leadership roles in public and private hospitals and within the Catholic healthcare sector across NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
“The Board and I look forward to working with Tracey on Uniting’s strategic vision for the next ten years, implementing a holistic, community-based approach that delivers long-term benefits across NSW and the ACT.
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Peter Worland for his significant contribution to Uniting during his tenure as Executive Director, and wish him well in his retirement.”
Ms Burton will commence in the role of Executive Director on 16 April 2018. Mr Worland will continue to support the handover and transition until his retirement on 30 June 2018.
