MQ Health governance

MQ Health is a controlled entity of Macquarie University.

We’re governed by a Board of Directors and led by an Executive Team with extensive experience in the design and delivery of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare systems in Australia and internationally.

Our team is passionate about integrating patient-centred clinical services, education and research for improved patient outcomes.

Board of Directors

With a strong blend of clinical, academic and corporate experience, MQ Health Board members are dedicated to achieving excellence in clinical and corporate governance.

Professor S Bruce Dowton

Chair

Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor S Bruce Dowton is a paediatrician, clinical geneticist, molecular biologist, researcher and academic with decades of leadership experience.

Ms Deborah Green

Non-Executive Director

Passionate about clinical and corporate governance with a depth of experience in healthcare, Ms Deborah Green is a strong advocate for organisational nursing quality, governance and management.

Professor H. Patrick McNeil

Director

Professor McNeil has been a leader in research, teaching and clinical care. He is Macquarie University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Medicine and Health) and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.

Mr Robin Payne

Director

As the Vice-President Finance and Resources of Macquarie University, Mr Payne has more than 30 years’ experience in finance and commerce and a keen understanding of financial markets, governance and reporting.

Mr John Wigglesworth

Non-Executive Director

A chartered accountant, Mr Wigglesworth has been a partner at KPMG since 1997. He has extensive experience in audit, the design of accounting systems and controls, the application of IFRS and risk management.

MQ Health Executive Team

The MQ Health Executive brings together a diverse group of experienced senior leaders to collectively build, manage and grow MQ Health, with a focus on the clinical enterprise and its intersection and integration with the academic activities of Macquarie University.

  • Professor Patrick McNeil, Managing Director
  • Dr Welly Firmanto, Chief Operating Officer
  • Professor David Gillatt, Director of Medical and Surgical Services
  • Associate Professor Graham Gumley, Director of Clinical Governance
  • Dr Andrew Hirschhorn, Clinical Director of Allied Health
  • Mr Walter Kmet, CEO MUH and Clinical Services
  • Ms Deborah O’Neill, Director of Nursing
  • Ms Natalie Sequeira, Director, Strategy and Planning
  • Professor Marcus Stoodley, Chair Clinical Leadership Council
  • Professor Simon Willcock, Clinical Director of Primary Care
  • Professor Stephen Deane, Associate Dean Clinical Partnerships
  • Ms Lauren Cooper, Senior Manager MQ Health Clinics