Executive Team
Mr Andrew Stripp
Chief Executive
Andrew Stripp has extensive experience in executive roles in a variety of hospitals and health care settings; and within the State Government’s Department of Health and Human Services as the Director for the State’s mental health system, as Regional Director for Health, Housing and Community Services and as Director of Strategy. Immediately prior to joining Monash Health, he was the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer at Alfred Health.
David Ballantyne
Executive Director, Capital and Infrastructure
David Ballantyne brings to Monash Health 20 years’ experience gained in Australia and the United Kingdom in major infrastructure projects, across all phases of the asset life cycle. He has a development background across health, rail and aviation industries and a strong understanding of both public and private sectors. His qualifications include Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Masters of Business Administration (Executive) and he is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. With a passion for leading teams and ongoing innovation, Mr Ballantyne is focused on embracing technological change and developing hospitals equipped for the future. Prior to joining Monash Health he was Executive Director of Development & Innovation and Asset Management at Health Infrastructure in NSW, for more than nine years. During that time he held a number of senior roles and was a significant contributor to the development of over $10 billion in capital projects across NSW.
Dr Anjali Dhulia
Chief Medical Officer
Dr Anjali Dhulia started her medical career in the Indian Army where she served for 8 years. Following this, she completed her post graduate training in Paediatrics from Delhi University and practised in Paediatric intensive care before migrating to Australia. In 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 hospitals in Melbourne and also with the Neonatal Emergency Transport Service (NETS). Dr Dhulia 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. She has completed a Master of Public Health and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology. During her time at Monash Health, Dr Dhulia has led the development and Implementation of Monash Care: The Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Monash Doctors and the Co-Lead in implementing the Women in Medicine Program at Monash Health. Her professional focus and expertise include medical workforce management, healthcare safety, quality and patient experience and engagement and wellbeing of medical employees.
Mr Stuart Donaldson
Executive Director, Financial Services
Chief Financial Officer
Stuart Donaldson joined Monash Health in January 2017. Stuart is an experienced senior finance executive with a strong record of achievement and a wealth of experience within several multi-national organisations. His previous experience demonstrates excellent financial acumen and strategic thinking combined with commercial know-how. He recognises the importance of partnering to deliver excellent outcomes aligned to the overall strategy of an organisation. Mr Donaldson’s previous role was Chief Financial Officer at RMIT University since 2010. He has also worked in senior finance roles with multinational fast moving consumable goods, including Cadbury Schweppes, Kraft Foods, Nestle and Pacific Dunlop. As Chief Finance Officer, he has responsibility for Procurement, Logistics, Internal Audit, and Financial Services as well as being a Board member of Kitaya Holdings Pty Ltd.
Ms Louise Kanis
Executive Director, Public Affairs and Communication
Louise Kanis joined Monash Health in February 2018. In a career spanning more than 20 years, she has headed corporate affairs for a major Melbourne transport consortium, established the communications and marketing function for a multinational financial services firm, driven the communications for a university undergoing major change and built her own agency servicing marquee external clients across a diverse range of industries. Ms Kanis has served on Australian executive management groups, an international marketing and communications executive team, a crisis management executive, as a director of a charitable foundation and as the co-owner and director of her own company.
Mr Martin Keogh
Chief Operating Officer
Martin Keogh joined Monash Health as Chief Operating Officer after many years of clinical and management experience in a variety of roles within acute health care settings. This has enabled him to develop a broad level of knowledge, skill and understanding of the contemporary drivers for health service performance and the need for continual organisational improvement. Prior to joining Monash Health Martin was acting Chief Operating Officer of Alfred Health. Having originally trained as a registered nurse, Martin practised in the areas of emergency and cardiology before finally specialising in intensive care nursing. Subsequently, he embarked on a management career. Mr Keogh has a proven track record in identifying and implementing improvements to enhance patient safety, access and importantly enhancing the patients’ overall experience. He has a strong interest in patient safety and quality of care initiatives, incorporating evidence based practice.
Ms Karen Lowe
Executive Director, People and Culture
Karen Lowe joined Monash Health as Executive Director People and Culture in September 2016 with a broad range of experience across many industries including chartered accounting, utilities, steel, professional services and banking. She has developed her passion for people through a variety of roles including shared services, finance, human resources and general management roles. Ms Lowe’s most recent role was Head of HR – Branch Banking for NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank based in Scotland.
Mr Emilio Pozo
Executive Director, Digital Health
Emilio Pozo has more than 20 years’ experience in Information Technology having undertaken appointments in a number of global enterprise organisations across various industries. This experience has enabled him to develop the skills necessary to successfully manage complex and major business transformation projects. Mr Pozo has worked as an Executive Director at a tertiary health service, has led EMR related programs and developed solutions in acute, subacute and community health settings. As Executive Director Information Development, he has executive accountability for leading a multi-million, multi-year hospital wide Electronic Medical Record (EMR) program as well as having operational accountability for Information Technology across the entire health service. The EMR is a digital version of the patient record that will transform the way in which Monash Health delivers high quality health care to its patients.
Professor Carlos Scheinkestel
Executive Director, Quality and Safety
Professor Carlos Scheinkestel aims to drive and support the organisation in the delivery of safe, high quality care that consistently meets or exceeds best practice standards and expectations. He has previous experience leading a large and complex department to achieve international recognition as a centre of excellence in patient outcomes. For his work, he has been presented with four Victorian Public Healthcare awards, the AHRI Wayne Cascio Award for organizational change and development, an Australian Business Award for Service Excellence, an Australian Mobile and App Design Award, The Best of the Best International Nutrition Competition four times and an ELSO Centre of Excellence twice.