Clare Douglas
CEO, Healthy Ageing
Clare Douglas
She/Her
CEO, Healthy Ageing
Mercy Health
Clare Douglas has over 18 years of executive experience spanning acute public health, private health, and aged care. Clare is currently Chief Executive Healthy Ageing at Mercy Health and is dedicated to enhancing service delivery and advocating for a personalised approach to patient and resident care.
Clare recently served as a Senior Executive at Medibank, spearheading the strategy, implementation, and execution of Medibank’s short-stay surgical and mental health investment strategy. Before this, Clare spent four years as the Chief Executive of Cairns and Hinterland Health Service, preceded by a two-year tenure as Chief Executive of Mackay Health Service in Queensland.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to health administration in Queensland, Clare was honoured with the Public Service Medal as part of the Governor General’s 2020 Australia Day honours list. Clare has a background in nursing and tertiary qualifications in leadership and management.
SESSIONS
Day 1
11:40
How-To Leadership Toolkit
Our "How-To Leadership Toolkit" sessions consist of two focused 30-minute sessions. Bring your questions and leave with actionable strategies as you’ll work with seasoned leaders and peers to tackle key leadership challenges.
Personal Leadership
1. How to overcome self-doubt, build confidence and develop a strong executive presence?
Louise Adams, Chief Operating Officer, Aurecon
2. How to balance ambition and well-being to avoid burnout and sustain long-term success?
Deb Cownley, Head of Operational Services – Energy, John Holland
3. How to cultivate strategic thinking and business acumen to secure executive support for initiatives?
Clare Douglas, CEO, Healthy Ageing, Mercy Health
4. How to effectively negotiate for a promotion and ensure you're paid what you're worth?
Div Pillay, CEO, MindTribes; Co-Founder, Culturally Diverse Women
Team Leadership
1. How to accelerate the inclusion and diversity of women in male dominated industries?
Ashley McGrath, Chief Executive Officer, CEOs for Gender Equity
2. How to support and faciliate return to work?
Krithika Hansen, Chief People Officer, TelstraSuper