Governance
The Board of Directors
Mater Health Services Board of Directors represents a dynamic blend of contemporary health care expertise and business acumen. Though diverse in their professional backgrounds and special community interests, each member has extensive leadership experience, guiding people in major organisations through critical phases of change. With this synergistic gathering of experience, knowledge and skills, Mater Health Services possesses the vibrant and cohesive leadership essential to negotiate challenges on the way to fulfilling its mission.
The members of the Board of Directors are:
The Executive
Mater’s Executive team is made up of 1a leaders who bring innovation, experience and foresight to the workings of our exceptional hospital group. They each play a key role in navigating this unique health care provider’s path to excellence in everything it does.
- Cheryl Clayton, Director of Nursing and Midwifery—Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
- Dr John Gilmour, Executive Director—Clinical Support Services
- Mish Hill, Director of Nursing and Midwifery—Mater Adult, Women's and Children's Health Services
- Caroline Hudson, Executive Director—People and Learning
- Ieuan Hyde, Chief Marketing Officer
- Madonna McGahan, Executive Director—Mission and Leadership
- Don Murray, Executive Director—Mater Private Hospital (Brisbane & Redland)
- John O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer
- Chris Perkins, Chief Financial Officer (Financial and Supply Services)
- Mal Thatcher, Executive Director and Chief Information Officer—Information and Infrastructure
- Mark Waters, Executive Director—Mater Adult, Women's and Children's Health Services
By Laws
Mater Health Services hospitals are owned by the Sisters of Mercy and operated by Mater Misericordiae Health Services Brisbane Limited, a company incorporated under the Corporations Act and specifically established by the Brisbane Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy for the operation of their health ministry in Brisbane.
The By-Laws for Mater Health Services have been in place since 1 November 2002. They apply to the hospitals operated by Mater Misericordiae Health Services Brisbane Limited. This means the Mater Adult Hospital, Mater Children's Hospital, Mater Children's Private Hospital, Mater Mothers' Hospital, Mater Mothers' Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital Brisbane and Mater Private Hospital Redland.