Richard Nankervis

CEO, Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network

Richard Nankervis was appointed to the Chief Executive position of the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network commencing 1 July 2015.

Prior to this, Richard commenced in the CEO role at the Central Coast Division of General Practice in 2011, and led the organisation through its transition to a Medicare Local in 2012. He was an Executive Director on the Board of the Bridges After Hours subsidiary of the Medicare Local, and Chair of the NSW Medicare Locals CEOs group.

Richard is a currently an Executive Director on the Board of the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network, and is a Director on the Board of the NSW Regional Health Partnership.

Richard’s university training includes a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney, and a Master of Health Administration at the University of New South Wales. He is also a Graduate of the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Richard initially trained and worked as a Physiotherapist, and worked in public and private settings. He was appointed the Area Physiotherapy Manager for CCLHD in 2002, and subsequently covered a range of roles including Director of Allied Health, Director of Corporate Services, and Divisional Manager for Surgery, Anaesthetics and ICU.