THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced the appointment of Graham Catt (pictured) as its new ceo, to take over from Lance Emerson who resigned late last year after three and a half years in the role (PD 10 Nov 17).
PSA national president Dr Shane Jackson welcomed the appointment, saying Catt was a highly experienced and influential executive with 15 years of experience leading organisations.
"Graham has a proven track record of leading transformation and strategic growth of national associations, including the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Australian Veterinary Association where he has worked for the past decade," Jackson said.
"He has achieved success by engaging with and influencing key stakeholders and Government, and significantly grown membership in his association roles."
Jackson expressed his confidence in Catt's ability to lead strategically saying pharmacists would be "well represented, recognised and rewarded as vital health practitioners".
"It's an exciting time for PSA and the profession in Australia -- and having someone of Mr Catt's calibre to help lead the peak body for all pharmacists is a positive step for the future."
Catt said he was honoured to accept this important leadership role for PSA and Australia's pharmacy profession.
"I am delighted to be joining an organisation with a strong strategic vision, including for membership growth, advocacy and professional development to support all pharmacists, no matter what their scope of practice.
"I look forward to working with PSA's members, National Board, Branch Committees, corporate partners and key stakeholders as well as other pharmacy leaders to pursue PSA's vision of improving Australia's health through excellence in pharmacist care," the new appointee said.
Catt will start at the PSA in Jun.
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