Executive Staff

05/02/2019

Prof. Les Bokey AM

Professor Les Bokey  AM., M.S., F. R.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.  (Glas.) (Hon.) is Foundation Professor of Surgery and Clinical Dean, Western Sydney University at Liverpool Hospital.  He is the Director of Research for the South Western Sydney Local Health District, Institute Director at The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research amd Director of Surgery at Liverpool Hospital. […]

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07/01/2025

Simone Proft

Simone Proft is an experienced health leader currently serving as the CEO, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. With a strong background in healthcare and government sectors, Simone has led key initiatives focused on strategic and infrastructure planning, research, community engagement, and partnerships in Australia and the UK. Simone is highly skilled in leadership, healthcare, […]

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29/03/0202

Katie Gilbert

Katie joined Ingham Institute in 2022 as Chief Operations Officer and was appointed Chief Executive Officer (interim) in March 2024. Katie is a healthcare operations leader with international experience in strategic analysis, action planning, process implementation and relationship management. Katie has a background in business development, having led bid and grant teams across university, corporate […]

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21/10/2024

Melanie Newman

Melanie commenced with Ingham Institute in October 2024 as Chief People Officer. Melanie’s passion for people comes from her desire to help others. Originally from the UK, Melanie moved to Australia in 1998 and continued her career in Human Resources which she commenced in the UK working at The St Georges Hospital in London within […]

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19/02/2025

Nisha Berthon-Jones

Nisha commenced with the Ingham Institute in January 2025 as the Executive Director, Clinical Trials. With a background in Medical Science, Business and Drug Development, Nisha is a seasoned professional in the conduct of clinical trials. Her experience includes managing and improving research operations across diverse settings including academic, investigator-initiated, collaborative and commercial clinical trials, […]

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10/11/2022

Natalie Holsinger

In her role as Executive Director, Research Services, Natalie brings a wealth of knowledge in research administration, garnered over 25 years of service in the medical research sector. Natalie has worked in varied roles supporting research management both in Melbourne and Sydney. As Executive Director, she leads the Research Services team here at the Ingham […]

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08/11/2022

Luisa Ford

Luisa joined the Ingham Institute in 2017 at a time of expansion. In her capacity as Chief Financial Officer, she is responsible for overseeing and managing the Institute’s financial operations. Along with a strong finance team, she supports the Institute’s researchers and other stakeholders with financial management and control and is responsible for ensuring financial […]

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30/06/2017

Natasa Lojanica

You can contact Natasa on: 02 8738 9124 or natasa.lojanica@inghaminstitute.org.au

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30/06/2017

Ellie Pavlov

You can contact Ellie on: 02 8738 9118 or ellie.pavlov@inghaminstitute.org.au

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25/10/2024

Scott Ager

Scott brings over 18 years of property operations and facility management experience to the Ingham Institute and is responsible for ensuring the Institute’s facility and asset portfolio meets the expanding needs of our research teams over the medium to long term. Originally from the UK, Scott emigrated to Australia in 1997 and since then has […]

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