Community
13 January, 2023
CHHHS appoints permanent Chief Executive
A SENIOR executive with extensive experience in management and leadership in the health sector will head up the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) as the new Chief Executive.
After an extensive recruitment process, Leena Singh has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Health Service, taking over the reins from acting chief executive Dr Jeremy Wellwood.
CHHHS Board Chairman Clive Skarott said the Health Service was delighted to welcome Ms Singh to Far North Queensland.
“Her extensive health experience includes chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and strategic development and consulting roles in major tertiary health services in Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand,” Mr Skarott said.
“Ms Singh is committed to helping the most vulnerable of our community, ensuring they are represented in our decision-making and have seamless access to vital services.”
Ms Singh will begin with the Health Service on Monday, February 27, 2023.
Mr Skarott acknowledged the significant contribution Dr Wellwood had made to the Health Service during the past six months as acting Chief Executive.
“It has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside Dr Wellwood and benefit from his strong leadership and clinical insights,” Mr Skarott said.
“On behalf of the Board and our staff, we extend our gratitude to him for acting in the role.”
Dr Wellwood is planning to move back to the southeast corner to be closer to his family but will remain in the role of Acting Chief Executive.
