Simone is a highly regarded and experienced executive leader with a strong track record of 20+ years in healthcare, research and government. Simone is dedicated to partner and stakeholder relationships, innovation and has passion for leading and developing robust and cohesive teams to consistently deliver excellence. We are excited about the energy and passion Simone will bring to the Ingham Institute.

Ingham Institute Chairman Terry Goldacre says, “We are thrilled to welcome Simone and have her play a critical role in delivering our multi-centre network model across South Western Sydney, as we expand out to Macarthur as a first stop”.

“Simone brings a wealth of healthcare and strategic management experience, fully aligned to our vision, mission and strategy. Her leadership will strengthen the delivery and impact of our mission to combine local purpose, national significance and global impact, by making and applying discoveries that translate to measurable improvements in health and healthcare, and radically improve the quality of life for our South Western Sydney community”.

Simone is looking forward to bringing her strategic planning and leadership experience from healthcare and government to Ingham Institute to help continue the vision of inspiring health and transforming care. “I’m excited to be joining Ingham Institute at such a pivotal time. I’ve always had a strong connection to health and medical research, and I look forward to working with all researchers and the Board on the exciting opportunities ahead. Ingham Institute has thrived on its long-standing commitment to its community, through the provision of its world class research facility and it will be an absolute privilege to lead the Ingham Institute team.

Simone will commence with Ingham Institute in early January.