New chief executive officers have been appointed at two Sunshine Coast-based organisations focused on the welfare of seniors.
Cameron Taylor is the new CEO of Sundale, which provides retirement accommodation, care services and in-home care on the Sunshine Coast.
Prior to taking up his role at Sundale, Mr Cameron was CEO of Eureka Group Holdings, which has about 50 seniors villages across Australia.
He replaces Helen Sharpley, who departed Sundale in recent months for pursue consultancy work, and whose position had been filled by Peter Chapman and Mark McMahon in the interim.
Mr Taylor’s appointment follows a four-month search for a new CEO by the board with support from specialist executive search advisers.
Sundale chairman Terence Seymour said Mr Taylor had strategic vision, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the seniors living sector, including NDIS and aged care.
“Cameron’s expertise in property management, asset optimisation and stakeholder engagement, makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead Sundale towards a vibrant and sustainable future,” Mr Seymour said.
“His commitment to social challenges such as homelessness and loneliness aligns with Sundale’s values of compassion and community service.
Mr Taylor said he was pleased to take up the role at Sundale, which started 60 years ago and has 600 employees.
“I’m excited about the challenge and the opportunity to lead Sundale and help implement the board’s strategic vision, which will ultimately lead to better services, more community-centric environments and greater stability of our operations,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kimberley Attenborough has been appointed CEO of Suncare, which provides in-home care and support to older and vulnerable people in south-east and central Queensland.
Ms Attenborough, an occupational therapist by profession, has had a distinguished career in community services and healthcare.
She operated her own allied health company for over a decade and was the executive manager of community services at Feros Care prior to joining Suncare.
A Suncare statement said she had demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to improving the lives of others through person-centred care and brought a wealth of experience to her new role.
“Kimberley’s entrepreneurial spirit and engaging style combined with her clinical background, uniquely positions her to lead Suncare towards continued growth and innovation,” the statement said.
Ms Atternborough said she was thrilled to join the Suncare team and return to the Sunshine Coast.
“I am deeply committed to advancing our mission and empowering our community through our home care and clinical services,” she said.
Suncare has extended its gratitude to interim executive general manager Belinda von Bibra for her dedication and contributions during her tenure on the executive and the Suncare board.
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