Richard Nankervis
CEO
Richard Nankervis commenced as Chief Executive position of HNECC PHN on 1 July 2015. Richard is a founding Director on the Board of the Centre of Innovation in Regional Health. Richard is the Australian PHN CEO lead for the National PHN Commissioning Review, for the development of PHN engagement with Allied Health, and for the development of PHN support for ex-service personnel. Richard has contributed on the Expert Advisory Group for the review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention services, and Integrated Team Care. Richard is also a member of the Commonwealth & NSW Mental Health Bilateral Meeting.
Richard’s university training includes a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), both 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.
Previously, Richard was CEO of Central Coast Medicare Local, and before that Central Coast Division of General Practice. Prior to that he worked in a range of clinical, management and divisional roles at Central Coast Local Health District. Richard initially trained and worked as a Physiotherapist, and worked clinically in public and private settings.