KRISTIN Michaels (pictured) has been reappointed to lead the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA), the organisation has announced as it prepares to unveil its Transformation 2024 agenda.
SHPA President Tom Simpson said, "over seven strong and steady years, Kristin has been a driving force for modernising not just SHPA as an organisation, but the ways in which hospital-led expertise can positively impact pharmacy practice nationally".
"Kristin's deep understanding of the pharmacy sector, and Australian healthcare broadly, has helped position SHPA as a peak body for collaborative, multidisciplinary care.
"On behalf of our members, the Board of Directors recognises the energy Kristin has brought to the role, and we look forward to implementing Transformation 2024 to build on the strong foundations of the last seven years."
Simpson says SHPA is embarking on a phase of transformation over the second half of 2023 and into next year.
"Through unprecedented investment in a new recognition program, speciality pharmacy and digital infrastructure, we are taking SHPA into a new era.
"As a long-standing member, I noticed a palpable shift in our organisation as Kristin led SHPA from a more traditional society to a pre-eminent voice for the pharmacy profession.
"It is a pleasure to appoint Kristin to continue to serve as Chief Executive; SHPA is in safe, but never still hands."
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