Southern Cross Healthcare has announced that interim CEO Chris White will take up the role permanently, effective immediately.
As interim CEO, White has led Southern Cross through one of the most challenging periods in the organisation’s history.
“Despite the additional challenges of COVID, Chris’ strengths in leadership and his commercial but personal approach to building a strong and sustainable business are very evident and the business remains in a strong position,” said Greg Gent, Southern Cross Healthcare board chair. “Together with our very capable executive leadership team, the board is extremely confident that we have a CEO who will lead the business through this exciting and progressive phase in our organisation.”
White began with Southern Cross as a CEO on the insurance side of the business in 2017. From there, he moved to its healthcare team as chief operating officer before becoming interim CEO in October.
“Southern Cross Healthcare is a dynamic business filled with fantastic people who are passionate about delivering high quality healthcare experiences,” White said. “[It] is a privilege to be in a position to lead our journey from a hospital-centric organisation to a healthcare organisation.”
A part of the Southern Cross group, Southern Cross Healthcare comprises a nationwide family of joint venture and wholly owned hospitals, specialist centres, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and employer health and wellness providers, employing more than 2,500 staff across a network of services spanning Whangarei to Invercargill.
