Executive Team
Professor Eugine Yafele
Chief Executive Officer
Professor Eugine Yafele commenced his role as Chief Executive Officer 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
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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.
Adjunct Professor Robin Mann
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Adjunct Professor Robin Mann is an executive professional with over 20 years of leadership experience and a proven track-record of achieving success in digital health, innovation and integration of care. Robin joined Monash Health in 2024 as Chief Digital and Information Officer.
Robin began his career practicing medicine in Wales, UK and moved on to establish the Health Informatics Unit at the Royal College of Physicians in London. He then returned to Wales as a Deputy Program Manager for the national ‘Informing Health Care’ program and later transitioned to Head of Clinical Design for the NHS Wales Informatics Service.
Since relocating to Australia in 2011, Robin has held senior consulting roles developing governance models for digital health, implementing clinical redesign projects and advancing analytics programs for public and private health care organisations.
Before joining Monash Health, Robin was Consulting Director, Health at Fujitsu, where he was instrumental in supporting the Department of Health in Victoria to prepare specifications for enhancements to EMRs to facilitate the roll-out of recent mental health reforms.
Robin is passionate about building high-performing and collaborative teams who can successfully adapt to changing environments. He is excited to lead the evolution of digital and information services at Monash Health.
Robin holds a Master of Health Informatics from University College London, a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Materials Engineering from the University of Wales.
Professor Katrina Nankervis
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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.
Adjunct Associate Professor Andrea Rindt
Chief Operating Officer
Adjunct Associate Professor 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 was the Interim Chief Operating Officer for Acute Services before being appointed Chief Operating Officer in August 2024.
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 Associate Professor 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. She leads with compassion, promoting a culture of respect and inclusivity, which are key to delivering exceptional care.
Mr Peter Ryan
Chief Legal Officer
Peter Ryan joined Monash Health as Chief Legal Officer in 2018. His duties include Chief Privacy and Fraud Officer and leading our Board Secretariat, Release of Health Information and Statutory Compliance functions.
Peter has more than three decades of experience in complex dispute resolution and service delivery across both the public and private sectors, including providing advice directly to executive government. His previous roles include senior legal and executive positions at the Transport Accident Commission, WorkSafe Victoria, and the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority.
Peter holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law degrees from the University of Melbourne and is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University.
Peter is also accredited as a Personal Injuries Specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria. He is a “hands-on” advocate and a passionate supporter of human rights who frequently appears in legal proceedings and tribunals to advocate for the interests of our patients and Monash Health.
Ms Silvana Sgro
Chief People and Engagement Officer
Silvana joined Monash Health in April 2023 as Director, People and Culture Operations and was appointed Chief People and Engagement Officer in January 2025. A strategic thinker and leader with a deep understanding of workforce and industrial frameworks, Silvana has extensive experience in the People and Culture and Corporate functions of large organisations.
Silvana began her career working in industrial relations, before moving to the School of Nursing at the University of Melbourne and then worked in the community services sector.
She has also led corporate service functions in 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.
Professor Georgia Soldatos
Chief Medical Officer
Professor Georgia Soldatos is a passionate clinician, researcher, and healthcare leader. With a strong background in diabetes care, metabolic medicine, and healthcare improvement, she has played a pivotal role in advancing patient-centred care across Victoria.
Professor Soldatos completed her MBBS in 1997 at Monash University where she worked as a junior doctor before pursuing advanced training in Endocrinology, including a PhD.
In addition to ongoing significant contribution to inpatient and outpatient clinical care delivery at Monash Health, Professor Soldatos has held key leadership positions, including Program Director for Acute, Subacute, and Community Services and most recently, was the Program Director for Medicine. Georgia has worked as a National Clinical Advisor for AHPRA, a Senior Medical Advisor for the Victorian Department of Health and is a recent graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Beyond her clinical and research contributions, Professor Soldatos is actively involved in education, PhD supervision, and training. She holds an Adjunct Professorship at the School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and an Adjunct Clinical Professorship at the School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine at Monash University.
As Chief Medical Officer and an active clinical endocrinologist, Professor Soldatos is committed to strengthening Monash Health’s clinical excellence, fostering innovation, and ensuring high-quality patient care.