Dr Sharon Hakkennes

Dr Sharon Hakkennes commenced the role of Chief Digital Health Officer with the Victorian Department of Health in July 2024.

With 25 years of experience in the health industry, Sharon possesses a unique understanding of the challenges faced in delivering clinical care. Sharon is an advocate for technology as an enabler of patient outcomes and business efficiency and uses empathy and credibility to engage stakeholders and build environments that are agile to change.

Sharon was most recently Vice President Research Analyst at Gartner, a global research and advisory firm. Before that, she was employed by Barwon Health in numerous positions over 12 years including the Chief Information Officer, Director Health Informatics, Information Management Officer and Chief Physiotherapist.