Leadership Team

Andrew Mereau has stepped into the role of Acting CEO and brings with him more than 14 years’ experience within the Healthe Care organisation. With qualifications in Nursing and a Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing, Andrew is a familiar face amongst the Healthe Care organisation, originally starting his health care career as an Operations Assistant during university. He has progressed from there to fulfil management positions as CEO / DCS role at Latrobe Private Hospital in Melbourne, Toronto Private Hospital, Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital and Gosford Private Hospital.

Shae has extensive specialist clinical nursing experience across emergency and orthopaedic medicine. She has held management roles across the public and private health sector and is thrilled to bring her skills and experience to the team at Lingard. Shae's commitment to quality improvement has seen her lead a number of successful projects improving patient outcomes and experience. Shae has a passion for leading and developing the team to provide exceptional and individualised care in partnership with the patient and their family.

Alex was appointed as Lingard Private Hospital's Finance Manager in August 2019. Prior to this Alex worked across various industries including mining, travel and tourism.

Alex has over 20 years’ experience in financial and management accounting, working for large multinational commodity trading businesses. Alex maintains a strong commitment to working with managers at all levels, around financial planning and analysis. Alex is Chartered Accountant and holds a dual degree in Business and Commerce from the University of Queensland.

Mary has over 25 years of experience in administration. She's worked in various roles including Manager for a family-owned business. Mary has worked in high profile organisations including the EPA, the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Health before taking up her current role in 2005. Working closely with the CEO and the Executive Team, Mary has a firm understanding of the organisation.

Isha joined the Healthe Care group in 2021, and is responsible for all aspects of marketing, communications, public relations, sponsorships and engagement for Lingard Private and Maitland Private Hospitals. Isha has more than 15 years experience working in the health sector and has held marketing and communications roles for organisations including Ronald McDonald House Charities, Wesley Mission and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. You can contact Isha at [email protected]