News
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Southern DHB Chief Executive Carole Heatly has today announced her resignation, after being in the role since March 2012.
In announcing her decision, Ms Heatly thanked “all of our outstanding staff for their tremendous efforts and support over the past five years. They have achieved significant improvements in this time, and it has been a privilege to work alongside exceptional teams, who every day deliver outstanding care to the communities they serve.”
“I have appreciated working with the Commissioner team over the past year, who have provided significant backing and impetus to a range of initiatives. Now that their term has been extended, I am reassured the DHB will enjoy continuity in the coming years, and feel that the time is right for me to step down.
“We are entering a new period of development, with the rebuild of Dunedin Hospital and alignment of services across the district. This requires continuity of leadership over several years, and for personal and family reasons I am unable to commit to a longer tenure and have therefore taken the difficult decision to resign.”
Commissioner Kathy Grant acknowledged Ms Heatly’s contribution and dedication to the DHB, commenting that “Carole has been entirely committed to our Owning our Future plan, and progressing important initiatives for securing the future of the DHB”.
“We respect her decision, and appreciate the ongoing support she has signalled to ensure a successful transition for her successor in this role.”
Ms Heatly will work at the DHB until 31 August.