Executive Team

Our Executive Team offers a combination of experience, energy and enthusiasm. Together, they are responsible for the operational decisions and strategic direction of the service.

Professor Eugine Yafele

Chief Executive

Professor Eugine Yafele commenced his role as Chief Executive of Monash Health in March 2024. Relocating from the United Kingdom to Australia to take up this position, Professor Yafele was recognised as the top National Health Service (NHS) CEO in 2022 by the Health Service Journal.

Professor Yafele was previously Chief Executive Officer at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, patient and consumer experience was his priority as he led COVID recovery and restoration of services and integration of pathways and improvement across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. In partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, he delivered the joint clinical strategy to create world-class acute and tertiary care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Prior to that, Professor Yafele was Chief Executive Officer at Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC). In his first year as CEO, he led the organisation to achieve a Care Quality Commission rating of Outstanding, and, under his leadership, DHC ranked among the top four Trusts in the NHS annual staff survey for three consecutive years – performing the best nationally on staff engagement and empowerment.

Professor Yafele brings a deep and broad experience across senior clinical, operational and leadership roles to Monash Health and a particular interest in value-based healthcare and reducing health inequities.

Ms Rachelle Anstey

Chief Financial Officer
Executive Director, Financial Services

Rachelle Anstey joined Monash Health in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for Procurement, Logistics, Internal Audit, and Financial Services. Rachelle has a strong record of achievement and a wealth of experience across a broad range of industries and organisations, including public health. An expert in continuous improvement, Rachelle focuses on improving reporting and decision making for all levels of the organisation. Before joining Monash Health, Rachelle was Executive Director of Finance at Peninsula Health, providing critical insights and commercial guidance to support the organisation’s strategic direction. Rachelle has also worked in senior finance roles for Alfred Health, Melbourne Water and RACV, leading large teams to deliver successful financial, payroll and revenue services alongside procurement and supply programs.

Mr Paul Butler

Interim Executive Director, Office of the Chief Executive

Paul has had an extensive career in the Victorian public health system, including executive and senior management roles at the South East Metro Health Service Partnership, Alfred Health and the Victorian Department of Health in regional and program management, and disability services. Paul has been a Board director of a variety of non-government organisations in the health and human services fields.

His interests include health system and service planning and management and, particularly, the intersection of primary health care and acute hospital services. Paul commenced his role as Interim Executive Director, Office of the Chief Executive at Monash Health in May 2023.

Associate Professor Anjali Dhulia

Chief Medical Officer
Executive Director, Medical Services

Dr Anjali Dhulia started her medical career in the Indian Army where she served for eight years. She completed her post-graduate training in paediatrics and practised in paediatric intensive care before migrating to Australia. She worked as a Fellow in Neonatology at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, the Royal Women’s and Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and also with the Neonatal Emergency Transport Service (NETS). She switched to a career in medical administration in 2008 and completed a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and has worked in various medical management roles. Her professional interests and expertise include medical workforce management, healthcare safety, quality and patient experience and engagement and wellbeing of medical employees. She has completed a Master of Public Health and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology. She has led the development and implementation of Monash Care (Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Monash Doctors) and is co-lead in implementing the Women in Medicine Program at Monash Health.

Associate Professor Michael Franco

Executive Director, Digital Health

A/Prof Michael Franco (MBBS, FRACP, FAChPM, FAIDH) is a consultant physician, informatician and recognised digital health leader. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and Australasian Institute of Digital Health and was appointed an Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University in 2016. He is dual-trained in Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine and was previously Monash Health’s Chief Medical Information Officer and Program Director of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) & Informatics Program.  Michael first joined Monash Health 15 years ago, and has seven years’ experience in Digital Health, including being a key leader in the successful delivery of all Monash Health’s major EMR implementations and the opening of the Victorian Heart Hospital.

Michael brings a unique and valued perspective to the role of Executive Director of Digital Health, combining his medical background, with a strong grasp of digital health and a detailed understanding of the needs and nuances of the core technical requirements of information and communications technology in the modern healthcare era. Michael has close links with the Victorian Department of Health’s eHealth division and assists with shaping policy, strategy and projects.

Michael also works as a clinician, educator and researcher in medical oncology, palliative medicine and the burgeoning fields of medical informatics and digital health. Michael is the inaugural Co-Chair of the Supportive and Palliative Subgroup of the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia and works in medical accreditation, education and digital health, holding positions of standing with the Postgraduate Medical Council of Australia, Australian Medical Council and International Association for Study of Lung Cancer.

Mr Matthew Mahon

Interim Executive Director, Communication and Engagement

Matthew Mahon started working with Monash Health in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing high-level communications support to the Executive Director, Communication and Engagement. He has extensive experience in strategic communications and engagement, corporate affairs, government and media relations, and organisational transformation.  He brings excellent judgement, strategic thinking and outstanding stakeholder relationship skills to his current role as Interim Executive Director, Communication and Engagement. Prior to joining Monash Health, Matthew spent much of his 30-year career working in consultancy, advising and learning from hundreds of small, medium and large organisations across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Most recently, Matthew was the Managing Director, Corporate at RoyceComm. Known for his warm and personable style, Matthew has developed a passion for working in the healthcare sector and is excited to utilise his extensive skillset and experience to continue delivering Monash Health’s strategic priorities.

Professor Katrina Nankervis

Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery

With extensive experience in the Victorian public health system, Katrina brings a drive to improve outcomes and experiences for patients, consumers and healthcare workers. She has considerable experience in the design and delivery of professional and clinical governance frameworks, strategic workforce planning, and continuous growth in workforce skill and capability.

Katrina holds an Adjunct Professorial appointment with Deakin University School of Nursing and Midwifery and has a close association with Monash University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery. She is committed to enhancing outcomes through the translation of evidence into practice and to the growth of research culture, encouraging curiosity across all experience levels and a continued search for practice improvement.

Katrina is a Registered Nurse, holds a post registration Master of Nursing Science, and has a keen interest in healthcare policy originating early in her career from undergraduate studies of politics and economics at The University of Melbourne. Katrina has worked in the public, private, government, and higher education sectors. Katrina’s core principle is centred on preserving patient dignity and comfort. Her ultimate goal is to motivate and empower healthcare professionals to consistently provide exceptional fundamental and compassionate care, at every encounter. Katrina believes that only from this platform, can the full benefits of interprofessional comprehensive care be realised.

Mr Andrew Perta

Interim Chief Operating Officer, Aged, Community and Mental Health

Andrew has been with Monash Health for five years, including as General Manager of Specialty Medicine, Cancer, and Critical Care and as Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Kingston, Aged and Rehabilitation and Allied Health. He was previously Clinical Services Director and Director of Nursing at Alfred Health. Andrew has oversight of the newly formed Aged and Rehabilitation Division, including the 150-bed aged care development at the Kingston Centre in Cheltenham, expected to be completed in 2025. Andrew commenced his role as Interim Chief Operating Officer for Aged, Community and Mental Health in July 2023.

Ms Andrea Rindt

Interim Chief Operating Officer, Acute Services

Ms Andrea Rindt is a senior healthcare manager with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Andrea began her midwifery career at Southern Health, the health service which later became known as Monash Health. She first joined Monash Health as a student midwife, advancing to become Associate Midwifery Manager and Midwifery Manager. Since then, she has held senior leadership roles at Mercy Health and Cabrini Health, where she was responsible for the oversight of Women’s and Children’s Services. In January 2018, Andrea returned to Monash Health as General Manager of the Women’s and Newborn Program and in 2023, she was appointed to the role of Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the Women’s and Children’s Programs.

Andrea is an Associate Fellow of the Australian College of Health Services Management and holds a Masters in Health Services Management from Monash University. She is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Monash University and a Board Member of the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity. Dedicated to promoting patient safety, Andrea is passionate about continually evaluating current practice to ensure the community we care for is at the centre of decision-making. Andrea commenced her role as Interim Chief Operating Officer for Acute Services in March 2024.

Professor Carlos Scheinkestel

Executive Director, Quality and Safety

Carlos is the Executive Director of Quality and Safety and is also responsible for Risk and Business Intelligence. His remit is to drive and support the organisation in delivering reliable, high-quality care that consistently meets or exceeds best practice standards.  

Since commencing at Monash Health, Carlos has developed robust clinical governance structures and cultivated a positive and supportive culture for employees to report clinical incidents. His team has guided the organisation through two successful accreditations under the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, the last following a State-wide Pandemic Code Brown. 

Monash Health’s risk maturity, as assessed by The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority, has risen to 93.78% during Carlos’ tenure, with scores greater than 88% indicating a high level of confidence in meeting the mandatory requirements of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework. 

With his guidance, the Business Intelligence team has excelled in using data to inform and improve patient care with reporting and analytic functions, including performance, quality and progression of care dashboards, numerous scorecards, interactive dashboards, data cubes and predictive modelling. 

Carlos has served on government committees, has a number of publications, received an NHMRC research grant, and has given many invited presentations, both nationally and internationally. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor with Monash University and completed studies focusing on leadership in disruptive times, obtaining a Specialist Certificate in Executive Leadership at the Melbourne Business School. 

Headshot of Interim Executive Director, People and Culture, Silvana Sgro

Ms Silvana Sgro

Interim Executive Director, People and Culture

Silvana joined Monash Health in June 2023 as Director, People and Culture Operations. A strategic thinker and leader with a deep understanding of workforce and industrial frameworks, Silvana has extensive experience in both the Employee Relations and People and Culture functions of large organisations.

Silvana began her career working in public sector unions, and later at the Center for Psychiatric Nursing and the General School of Nursing at the University of Melbourne.

She has led corporate service functions in a number of Government services, including a period as Director, Industrial Relations at the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, and as a Director at Family Safety Victoria, where she led workforce reform projects arising from the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

Silvana commenced her role as Interim Executive Director, People and Culture at Monash Health in February 2024.