Executive team

Derek Wright
Interim Chief Executive

Neville Hablous
Chief of Staff

Dr Grant Howard
Acting Chief Operating Officer Waikato Hospital 

Mark Spittal
Executive Director Community and Clinical Support

Vicky Aitken
Acting Executive Director Mental Health and Addictions

Loraine Elliott
Executive Director Māori Health

Darrin Hackett
Executive Director Virtual Care and Innovation

Ian Wolstencroft
Executive Director Strategic Projects

Tanya Maloney
Interim Executive Director Strategy and Funding

Prof Ross Lawrenson
Clinical Director Strategy and Funding

Maureen Chrystall
Executive Director Corporate Services

Chris Cardwell
Executive Director Facilities and Business

Lydia Aydon
Executive Director Public and Organisational Affairs

Marc Ter Beek
Executive Director Operations and Performance

Professional advisory members

Dr Rees Tapsell
Acting Chief Medical Officer

Sue Hayward
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

Dr Damian Tomic
Clinical Director Primary and Integrated Care

Mo Neville
Director Quality and Patient Safety