Deanne Stewart was announced as the independent chair of the Sydney North HealthCARE Innovation Precinct. Sydney North HealthCARE Innovation Precinct welcomes new independent chair
and deliver healthcare reform and education that will have an impact on not just our local community,
“We’re fortunate to have Deanne on board, and I look forward to seeing her expertise make a significant impact on the precinct.”
The Sydney North HealthCARE Innovation Precinct is a collective dedicated to integrating health, research, academic, and industry efforts on the Royal North Shore Hospital campus. Through collaboration, the precinct aims to enhance a learning health system, accelerate value-based healthcare, and embed translational research into everyday practice. Deanne, who joined Aware Super as Chief Executive Officer in 2018, has brought 25 years of experience in finance and business strategy to the joint collective. Before leading Aware Super, Deanne held senior roles at MetLife Australia, BT Financial Group, Westpac, and Merrill Lynch. Deanne’s leadership is expected to play a crucial role in advancing the precinct’s strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration among its partner organisations. NSLHD Board Chair Trevor Danos welcomed Deanne’s appointment, highlighting her ability to drive impactful change. “Under Deanne’s stewardship, the Sydney North HealthCARE Innovation precinct is well placed to collaborate with its partners
but the wider population.” “Deanne brings a wealth of
experience which will assist the precinct greatly in achieving its strategic goals and place us in good stead for the future.” NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri welcomed Deanne and said the district, alongside its partners within the precinct, were lucky to have her join the collective. “With Deanne’s leadership and guidance, the precinct and its partners are in a strong position to achieve strategic priorities, leading to lasting improvements in clinical outcomes and healthcare delivery,” he said.
Independent Chair of the Sydney North HealthCARE Innovation Precinct, Deanne Stewart
NSLHD’s partner organisations in the precinct are: • NSW Health • Macquarie University • Dexus • Mater Hospital • Australian Catholic University
• University of Technology Sydney • Primary Health Network Northern Sydney • Sydney North Health Network • Nucleus Network • Next DC
• University of Sydney • NORTH Foundation • TAFE NSW • Kolling Institute • Willoughby City Council • UNSW Sydney • North Shore Private Hospital
• The George Institute • Ramsay Health Care • Sydney Health Partners • HammondCare • Connect • AGRF
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