THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia Qld branch has appointed Matthew Battams as Branch Director who officially starts in the new role today.
Qld Branch President Chris Owen said Battams is an experienced executive with extensive knowledge in leading member-based organisations, as well as holding decision-making positions within the financial services industry.
"Matthew has been with the Guild for the past 12 months heading up the Guild's Membership, Business Support and Policy department and has been acting Branch Director since outgoing Director, Gerard Benedet was appointed Executive Director of the Guild's National Secretariat office in Oct this year," Owen said (PD 24 Oct).
Battams (pictured) added "I look forward to continuing the great work of the Guild and standing alongside the highly experienced network of healthcare professionals who provide timely accessible services to Queenslanders.
"The future of community pharmacy is incredibly important to the primary healthcare network in Queensland, and I am excited to play a leadership role for the branch and to advocate for our Pharmacy Guild members," Battams commented.
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