Executive TeamMr Greg Pullen,Chief Executive OfficerMHA GDHSM B.Bus (Accounting)Greg Pullen is the Chief Executive Officerof <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong>. Before joining <strong>Northern</strong><strong>Health</strong> he was the CEO of GoulburnValley <strong>Health</strong>, the regional referral hospitalfor north-eastern Victoria. Mr Pullen’sprofessional memberships include Fellowof the Australian Institute of CompanyDirectors (FAICD), Associate Fellow ofthe Australian College of <strong>Health</strong> ServiceExecutives (AFCHSE), Fellow of theAustralian Society of Certified PractisingAccountants (FCPA) and Associate Fellowof the Australian <strong>Health</strong> Services FinancialManagement Association (AHSFMA).Professor Peter Michael Brooks,Executive Director, ResearchAM MD FRACP FAFPHM FAFRM FRCP (Glas. Edin)Professor Peter Brooks is currentlyExecutive Director of Research at <strong>Northern</strong><strong>Health</strong> and is also Director of the Australian<strong>Health</strong> Workforce Institute at the Universityof Melbourne.He has held previous posts Executive Deanof <strong>Health</strong> Sciences at the University ofQueensland, as Professor of Medicine atSt. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney (University ofNew South Wales) and was the FoundationProfessor of Rheumatology at the RoyalNorth Shore Hospital and the Universityof Sydney.Professor Brooks has completed hismedical training at Monash University inMelbourne and then studiedrheumatology under Professor WatsonBuchanan in Glasgow.He has a major interest in medicalresearch, in particular, the linking ofbasic and clinical research and ininternationalisation and the development ofpostgraduate training. More recently he hasdeveloped an interest in health workforceand inter-professional learning.Professor Brooks has published widely inthe treatment and outcomes in arthritis, onmedical education and health workforce.He has had continuous NHMRC researchfunding for over 25 years.Mr Robert Burnham,Executive Director, Corporate Services, IM & ICT & Diagnostic ServicesRN, RM, Crit Care, Bch App Sc (Admin), Grad Dip (Hlth Admin), MHA, AFACHSE.As the Executive Director, CorporateServices, IM & ICT & Diagnostic Services,Robert Burnham brings with him more than39 years of acute health care experience.Mr Burnham built on his clinical nursingbackground and progressed through senioradministrative and management rolesincluding Human Resources, IndustrialRelations and Chief Nursing Officer. Healso has extensive experience in managingcapital projects and service developmentbeing the former General Manager of The<strong>Northern</strong> Hospital, which has undergonesignificant redevelopment, as well ashis involvement in the original <strong>Northern</strong>Hospital project.Mr Burnham has represented <strong>Northern</strong><strong>Health</strong> on various Department of <strong>Health</strong>(DoH) advisory committees includingthe Patient Management Task Forcethat reviewed acute health services inmetropolitan hospitals, the DoH Patient andClient Management Information SystemsCommittee, and is currently serving asecond term on the DoH Intensive CareAdvisory Committee.14 annual report <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong> 11/12
Executive Team cont’dAdjunct Professor Robynne Cooke,Executive Director, Medical and Continuing Care Services, Chief Nursing OfficerRN, Ba Nursing, Grad Dip (Gerontology) MHSM, MRCNA, GAICD, MACHSMRobynne Cooke has worked extensively inthe public health sector in Melbourne formany years and is currently the ExecutiveDirector for the Medical and ContinuingCare Program at <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong> as well asthe Chief Nursing Officer.Robynne commenced at <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong>on 2008 as the Director of Nursingand Director of Operations at BundooraExtended Care Centre.Robynne was awarded the Deakin/<strong>Health</strong>Super 2010 Leadership in Nursing andMidwifery Award for her commitmentto nursing leadership. In 2011 Robynnereceived second prize in the SACsConsulting Awards in the State GovernmentSector – Executive Leader.Robynne has previously worked atMelbourne <strong>Health</strong> as a Director, theDepartment of <strong>Health</strong> and alsoAustin <strong>Health</strong>.Robynne has a strong interest indeveloping nurse leaders of the futureand in raising the profile of nursing and<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong> within the health sector.Mr Sam Costanzo,Executive Director, Finance, Client Data Management,Corporate Communications and FoundationB.Bus (Accounting and Business Law) CPASam Costanzo joined <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong> inApril 2005, and has been working in thepublic healthcare system since 2001.Mr Costanzo previously worked withWestern <strong>Health</strong> (2001- 2005), TXU(formerly Westar Pty Ltd) (1999-2001),Westar Pty Ltd (formerly Gas & Fuel)(1997- 1999) and Whittlesea City Council(1994-1997). Mr Costanzo is a member ofCPA Australia.In his current role he is responsible forfinancial governance and oversight insupport of the CEO and Executive Team.Ms Maree Cuddihy,Executive Director, Business Performance, Workforce Planningand Clinical GovernanceRN, RM, Grad Cert Onc, BN, Grad Dip Nurs Admin, M.Bus (Mgt)Maree Cuddihy has worked in the publicsector since she qualified and has astrong knowledge of, commitment to, andenthusiasm for healthcare in general. Shehas senior experience in large and smallcomplex organisations, in both clinicaland support positions. In her current roleshe is responsible for critical strategiclevel support to the CEO and seniormanagement and has responsibility forHuman Resources, Clinical Governance,Planning and Redesign.11/12 <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Health</strong> annual report 15