Executive Search for CEO: Successful Placement and Leadership Transition
The Brief
Having completed the search and placement of the Chief Executive Officer of the healthcare organisation in 2017, followed by the Chief Financial Officer in 2022, the organisation engaged with Future Leadership once again in 2023 to partner on the Chief Executive Officer position to replace the outgoing CEO.
The Board was looking to appoint a CEO who could take the organisation to the next level and support the growing Executive Team. The incumbent was to be an inspirational and inclusive CEO who could manage professional relationships and boundaries whilst being very much a part of the community. It was vital the appointee be a CEO who could establish themselves as a leader in healthcare management across the region, working closely with regional partners and building on the collaborative relationships that have been established, for the benefit of all.
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The Process
Following two comprehensive briefing meetings with the selection committee, Future Leadership undertook a national search targeting individuals with a deep knowledge and understanding of clinical governance systems in a complex environment.
The Board sought to appoint a professional who would demonstrate exceptional stakeholder engagement, possess well-defined analytical and commercial skills in management and service delivery, coupled with the ability to work in a complex and community-focused environment. The incoming CEO would have the ability to influence and demonstrate a commitment to excellence resulting in better health outcomes for the community. Future Leadership presented a longlist of six individuals with four progressing through to first-round panel interviews. With a selection of such high-calibre candidates, the selection committee chose to take all four through to a second-round panel interview. Following those interviews, three were then progressed to a third interview where they were asked to prepare and deliver a presentation.
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The Outcome
In mid-July 2023, the healthcare organisation announced the appointment of a new CEO to commence in October 2023.
With extensive experience, including her most recent role as CEO at another health facility, and a family connection to the region, the new CEO was well-suited to return to the community. In announcing her appointment, the Board Chair highlighted her commitment to a strong and supportive culture of excellence, visionary leadership, and her ability to work with stakeholders to improve patient outcomes. Her dedication to patient advocacy was also noted as a key factor in her selection.
