Our Governance
Our Directors
John was appointed as a Director of Holy Cross Services Limited on 30 May 2013.
John has worked in healthcare for over 35 years both clinically and in management – primarily at the “Mater” in Brisbane and until March 2018 was a member of the Executive leadership team at Mater for over 12 years. From April 2018 to April 2022 John fulfilled the role of CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland Chapter and is currently working part time with Saorsa Health, a new healthcare entity based on the Gold Coast.
A Physiotherapist by profession, he has worked primarily in paediatrics and completed his Doctorate in 2002 at UQ and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2015.
John has served in a range of Board Director roles over a 25-year period including both health registration boards and a range of not-for profit boards and is also currently the Board Chair of Karuna Hospice Services Limited in which provides specialised home based palliative care services to the community in Brisbane.
In June 2018, John was awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the community related to infrastructure delivery in the not-for-profit health sector.
John Gilmour, AM PhD B.Pthy GAICD
Chair
Laurence Rogencamp was appointed as a director of Holy Cross Services on 19 July 2021
Laurence is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, with more than 30 years of practising law. He has practised extensively in corporate law and government practices, property law, contract law and employment law.
Laurence has also worked extensively as the Property Director for the Sisters of Mercy, undertaking large scale subdivision projects, joint ventures, major residential developments and renovation projects.
He is currently Group Chief Corporate Development and Legal at Mater Misericordiae Ltd and a Director of Holy Cross Services Ltd and Mangrove Housing Limited. He is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Laurence Rogencamp, BA LLB GAICD
Susan Pearn was appointed as a Director of Holy Cross Services Ltd on 15 August 2022.
Susan is an experienced executive with 30 years working in social infrastructure in program/project management. She brings a wealth of strategic management consulting experience and board experience from her past roles with Aurecon, Booz Allen and Spotless, and is currently a member of the University of Queensland’s Industry Advisory Board for the new Bachelor of Design.
Susan has planned and delivered major programs and projects throughout her career such as the redevelopment of the Mater South Brisbane site, including Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, consultancy services for the relocation of Holy Cross Laundry from Wooloowin to Banyo and the Queensland Children’s Hospital South Brisbane. She is the founder and Director of Redleap Consulting Pty Ltd.
Susan holds a Bachelor of Building, Bachelor of Planning and Design and an MBA. She is also a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Certified Practising Project Director – Office of Government and Commerce, Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner and an Accredited Gateway Reviewer – Office of Government and Commerce.
Susan is also a founding member of the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia
Susan Pearn, MBA BPD BBldg
Adrian Shea was appointed as a Director of Holy Cross Services Ltd on 28 February 2023.
Adrian Shea is currently an Executive Consultant at Johnstaff, an employee-owned professional business management service operating across Australia and New Zealand.
He has more than 30 years’ experience in health administration, health planning and facilities management and throughout his career has held numerous leadership positions including Director of Carramar Consulting, State Manager Health Queensland for Spotless Facility Management and Executive Director of Corporate Services for Queensland Health.
Adrian brings a wealth of strategic advice and operating experience to assist health and other corporate organisations integrate best practice management solutions across a diverse range of services including engineering, catering, cleaning and other corporate services.
Adrian Shea, B.Ec Grad Cert Mgmt MAICD
Jane Britt was appointed as a Director of Holy Cross Services Ltd on 28 February 2023.
Jane is passionate about seeing individual advocacy translated to systemic advocacy, using policy formation to support work, to overcome the systemic barriers for those with disability in negotiating and succeeding in the mainstream of education, employment, social inclusion, and access to community.
She is currently the Senior Policy Officer for People with Disability Australia (PWDA) and formerly, the Policy and Advocacy Team Leader at Blind Citizens Australia. Prior to this, she was the National Policy Officer for more than 2 years.
Jane is a current Non-Executive Director of Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) and previously worked for Vision Australia as a Business Transformation Graduate. She also received the Vision Australia Award in 2020 acknowledging her commitment to advocacy and leadership.
Jane Britt, GAICD BA BA (Hons)(Psych) GDipPsych
Chris Grover was appointed as a director of Holy Cross Services on 1 January 2024.
Chris has worked in faith-based social-service delivery organisations for the past 21 years. He has extensive c-suite, executive leadership, and strategic planning and implementation experience. During the last 9 years, Chris has also served as a director of various not-for-profit organisations.
From 2003 to 2021, Chris held senior executive roles in aged care and community service organisations (including for Uniting NSW.ACT, the largest community services organisation in NSW and ACT). These roles have included Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director – Finance and Strategic Development.
Before working in faith-based organisations, he held senior finance and corporate roles in public companies and commenced his professional career with Deloitte.
Chris is retired from full-time employment and is devoting his energy and professional expertise to supporting for-purpose organisations to achieve their missions.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA), and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Chris Grover GAICD FCPA B. Bus
Jayram Vasudevan was appointed as a director of Holy Cross Services on 15 July 2024.
Jayram is an accomplished healthcare transformation leader with a strong record across consulting and healthcare delivery. Jayram has successfully led initiatives to define strategy, deliver transformation initiatives and drive sustainable organisational growth. Jayram currently leads Mater Misericordiae Limited’s Transformation and Advisory function and brings a strategic mindset and proven ability to develop and execute innovative solutions. With expertise in strategy, co-design facilitation, digital transformation, operational excellence and fostering team culture and ways of working, Jayram is adept at building high-performing teams and delivering measurable results.
Jayram Vasudevan
Our Executives
Wendy has been the Chief Executive Officer of Holy Cross Services since July 2023.
She has four decades of experience in the financial services industry, having held a variety of senior executive roles with AMP and Westpac. She was Managing Director of MAP Funds Management (a superannuation and funds management business) for 6 years. As CEO of Davidson HR Consulting, she led a team focused on enhancing client’s workplace performance. Wendy was also CEO of Monitor, an information technology consulting business.
Wendy’s first association with organisations established by the Sisters of Mercy was as the CEO of Mercy Super, a super fund committed to improving the financial wellbeing of employees of Mater Hospitals and other Mercy Partner organisations.
Wendy has held a number of directorships in financial services and dentistry and is a past lecturer at the University of Queensland. She is currently a member of the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment Advisory Board.
Wendy Tancred, B Com CPA Dip FP CSM Grad Cert Mgmt FFin FAICD
Chief Executive Officer
Brad was appointed Company Secretary on 27 March 2023.
Prior to joining Holy Cross Services he worked for over 40 years in the superannuation industry. His most recent role was 10 years with Mercy Super, the superannuation fund of Mater Misericordiae Ltd. including the last six as Company Secretary.
He has specialist experience in relationship development, governance, and risk management in corporate and industry environments and throughout his career has held a broad range of operational and leadership roles.
Brad brings extensive expertise and knowledge in providing strong governance support to boards, committees, and executives across all levels of the business. He has a strong track record of stakeholder engagement and analysis to successfully create and implement effective working partnerships across organisations.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Psychology, an MBA with Distinction, and a Master of Mediation and Conflict Resolution. He is a Fellow of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Bradford Hutchinson, BA (Hons. Psych.) MBA (Dist.) MMed&CofRes
Company Secretary
Kevin commenced at Holy Cross Services in July 2021 as Chief Operating Officer. He has more than 25 years’ experience in financial and business management in the not-for-profit sector and held the position of Chief Finance Officer at Mercy Health and Aged Care Central Queensland for over 13 years.
He is an accomplished leader who has significantly contributed to the successful implementation of numerous business plans through highly considered analysis, maintenance and appropriate application of financial standards, practices and principles.
Kevin’s significant skills and business acumen are an enormous asset to Holy Cross Services.
Kevin Casey
Chief Financial Officer
Rachael joined Holy Cross Services in October 2022 to lead Holy Cross Services’ talent strategy, industrial relations function and business culture initiatives.
Rachael is a highly experienced HR and industrial relations professional having worked in the industry for over 17 years, including most recently working as a Senior HR Business Partner at the Mater for 7 years. She also brings a wealth of expertise from her other appointments including Origin Energy, Queensland Urban Utilities and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Qld (CCIQ).
Throughout her career, Rachael has partnered with key business partners and leaders to provide strategic support on shaping business culture, as well as providing high level advice on people impacts of business requirements such as restructures, outsourcing and changed work practices.
Rachael is devoted to fostering talent and positive workplace cultures and is highly committed to supporting employees through their career development.
Rachael Gilbert
Chief People Officer
Toni Casey was appointed as Acting Chief Operating Officer in April 2024, accepting a permanent appointment to the role in July 2024. Prior to joining the executive team, Toni was a Director of Holy Cross Services commencing in February 2021. As COO, Toni ensures efficient and effective operations, while supporting staff to embrace their unique gifts and talents. Toni is a Chartered Accountant who holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership, and is a Certified Internal Auditor and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a mission-based leader by completion of the Ministry Leadership Program through Catholic Health Australia.
Toni has a broad range of executive experience in financial, risk, compliance and audit roles across Catholic healthcare, higher education and corporate for-profit organisations.
