Meet the team

Our Board

Dr Arthur MorrisDr Arthur Morris is a part-time Clinical Microbiologist at Auckland City Hospital. He is a Trustee of Southern Cross Trust and University of Auckland School of Medicine Foundation.

Dr Barry SnowDr Barry Snow is a Neurologist and the Director of Adult Medical Services at Auckland District Health Board. He is the former national Clinical Lead for Advance Care Planning for New Zealand.

Patricia RowePatricia Rowe is a Sister of Mercy with a background in healthcare and mission development. She has governance experience in healthcare, education and community development organisations.

Nick FrancisNick began his career as a Chartered Accountant in Auckland in 1986. In the late 80’s he travelled to Europe and gained corporate experience as financial controller with a large London-based company. Returning to Auckland, he later set up his own practice, which he merged with MGI Auckland in 1995. Becoming a principal in 1997, Nick has filled the role of Managing Director since 2001.

Aaron HocklyAaron Hockly has over 20 years experience in financial services, property and law and is currently Fund Manager / CEO of the NZX-listed Vital Healthcare Property Trust which owns a $2.3 billion portfolio of private hospitals, medical office buildings and aged care facilities across Australia and New Zealand.

Joanna SimonJo has over 20 years experience working in marketing and business development for professional services organisations in New Zealand and the UK. More recently she has worked as NZ COO for global law firm DLA Piper. Jo is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Auckland Art Gallery Foundation. She has also worked as a volunteer at the Mercy Hospice Shop in Ponsonby.

Chief Executive Officer

Emma MaddrenEmma has over 30 years’ experience in the health sector, uniting both business and clinical experience to transform private and public healthcare services. Her career-long commitment to patient and whānau-centred healthcare is evident through her involvement in a wide range of national change and improvement initiatives, senior leadership positions at Starship Hospital, Te Toka Tumai (formerly Auckland DHB) and a career-long commitment to supporting and developing others to achieve a common purpose.

Executive Leadership Team

Hera Pierce

Pou Atawhai

Dr Pam Jennings

Medical Director

Dr Carol McAllum

Quality and Partnerships Director

Collette Parr-Owens

Head of Nursing and Clinical Services Manager

Gwendolyn Arago‑Kemp

Head of People and Culture

Caroline White

Chief Financial Officer

Anna Baird

Head of Communications, Marketing and Retail