Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) has announced Patrick Reid will be its next chief executive officer, following a comprehensive search for a leader to guide the organisation into its next phase.
Mr Reid is an experienced health, aged care and human services executive and brings with him more than 25 years of experience across large, complex and purpose-led organisations.
SCC (NSW & ACT) board chair, Caroline Waldron, said Mr Reid stood out for his proven aged care experience and ability to guide organisations through complex changes and deliver growth.
“Patrick’s understanding of mission, coupled with his clear strategic thinking and exemplary career in aged care navigating complex changes while delivering sustained growth, positions him well to guide SCC (NSW & ACT) through the next phase of its strategic plan,” Ms Waldron said.
Mr Reid said he was drawn by the organisation’s “strong purpose, its deep connection with the communities it serves and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation whose work has a direct impact on the lives of older people and their families”.
“I have spent much of my career working across aged care, health and community services, and I know that organisations like SCC are at their best when purpose, quality of care, a strong workforce and long-term sustainability reinforce each other,” Mr Reid said.
“I am looking forward to getting to know the organisation and its people, and to working with them to build on SCC’s strengths and shape the next chapter together.”
Mr Reid joins SCC from Uniting NSW/ACT, where he has served as chief operating officer, overseeing a broad portfolio that includes operations, finance, people, technology and data, property, transformation, risk, governance and customer experience across an organisation serving communities throughout NSW and the ACT.
He was previously chief executive officer of IRT Group and chief executive officer of Leading Age Services Australia, bringing extensive experience in aged care, retirement living, community services, sector advocacy, organisational transformation and governance.
Mr Reid will commence as Chief Executive Officer in January 2027.
Ant Dureau, who stepped down from SCC’s board to act as interim chief executive officer in February this year, will be returning to the board when Mr Reid starts.
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