RELEASE 15 May 2018 Sydney: Royal Rehab, leading provider of rehabilitation and disability services in NSW, has today announced the appointment of Matthew Mackay as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1st July 2018.
Mr Mackay has been promoted from the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Royal Rehab and will take over from Stephen Lowndes, who held the role of CEO for the past ten years.
Announcing the appointment, Royal Rehab Chairman, Tony Staveley, said, "Matthew is a highly capable and focused leader who brings with him a wealth of experience from the public and private sectors. He has a proven track record of achieving results through collaboration and strong corporate governance practices. As we draw near 120 years of providing client centred outcomes, this is an exciting time for Royal Rehab. Having someone of Matthew’s calibre and strategic vision to help lead our business is a positive step for the future."
Mr Mackay is excited to take on the new role, "I am honoured to be appointed CEO of Royal Rehab — an iconic facility with a long history of delivering excellence in rehabilitation and disability services. I look forward to continuing our commitment of putting our patients, residents, clients and guests at the centre of everything we do."
Mr Mackay has held senior management positions in public, private and military health facilities and hospitals in his 20-year career.
Prior to joining Royal Rehab, Mr Mackay held the role of COO at Pulse Health Limited. He is a Captain in the Australian Army and served in multiple operational deployments in command positions in Afghanistan and Timor.
"The Board would like to thank Stephen Lowndes, outgoing CEO, for his hard work and dedication during his tenure and we wish him all the best with his future endeavours," said Mr Staveley.
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