Our vision is to transform cancer treatment for Australians with cancer through an environment thriving on research, discovery and uncompromising care. These values and the needs of our patients guide our executive teams. They lead the strategic direction of Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and are committed to honest, principled leadership and communication.
Click on the profiles below to get to know our Board of Directors, Heads of Department and members of the Partnership Advisory Council.
Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors, who oversee and set the strategic direction of Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
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Suzanne Storrie Chair of the Board -
Prof Michael Boyer AM Chief Executive Officer -
Assoc Prof Brian McCaughan AM Board Member -
David Brettell Board Member -
Dr Briony Scott Board Member -
Gail O’Brien AO Patient Advocate -
Geoff Joyce Board Member -
Prof David Currow FAHMS Board Member -
Prof Mary Foley AM Board Member -
Richard Richards Board Member -
Sharmila Tsourdalakis Board Member
Hospital Executive Team
Meet our Hospital Executive Team, who lead the strategic direction, financial planning, and operational management of the hospital to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
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Nicola Klumper Chief Operating Officer
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Catherine Lambert Director of Clinical Operations
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Shirin Amirbeaggi Director of Marketing, Business Development and Stakeholder Engagement
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Joyce Chircop Director of Development
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Peter Singer Director of Information Technology
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Ayaaz Thaliph Head of Finance
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Heads of Department
Meet our Heads of Department, who play a crucial role in supporting all staff and enforcing departmental standards. They provide guidance and unparallled expertise and experience in their respective fields.
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Prof Lisa Horvath Chief Clinical Officer and Director of Research - Prof Michael Boyer AM Chief Executive Officer
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A/Prof Brindha Shivalingam Director of Neurosurgery -
A/Prof Cindy Mak Director of Breast Surgery, Breast Surgeon -
A/Prof Judith Lacey Director of Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology -
A/Prof Kate Mahon Director of Medical Oncology -
Clin A/Prof Payal Saxena Director of Gastroenterology -
Clin A/Prof Rhonda Farrell Director of Gynaecological Oncology -
Dr Chris Rogan Director of Interventional Oncology -
Dr Regina Tse Director of Radiation Oncology -
Michael Soriano Director of Pharmacy -
Prof Carsten E Palme Director of Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon -
Prof Henry Woo Director of Uro-Oncology, Urological Surgeon -
Prof Tristan Yan Director of Thoracic Surgery, Cardio Thoracic Surgeon -
A/Prof Chris Byrne Director of Bowel and Colorectal Surgeon
Partnership Advisory Council
Meet the members of our partnership advisory council.
The voice of the patient has always been at the heart of the design and development of Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. From the outset, making the cancer journey as easy as possible for patients has always been top of mind. From 2010, we engaged with a consumer group made up of patients, family members and carers, to help inform the Lifehouse’s initial design features and our model of care.
The Lifehouse Partnership Advisory Council was formed in September 2013, following a formal application process, and is made up of cancer survivors, carers and consumers. The council informs the development of Lifehouse policies, procedures and communication approaches that impact on the patient experience, and represents the patient voice in Lifehouse governance committees.
To contact the Partnership Advisory Council, please email PartnershipCouncil@lh.org.au, and click here for more information if you are interested in becoming a member.