Bellarine Community Health CEO steps down

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) Chief Executive Officer Garry Ellis has announced his departure from the organisation to explore new ventures.

Since taking the helm in 2020, Ellis has been instrumental in implementing a successful turnaround strategy for BCH, enhancing its financial position and service delivery over the past three and a half years.

Mr Ellis said he enjoyed working at BCH but was looking forward to stepping away from a full-time role.

“I have been thinking for a while that it is time for me to step away from a full-time role and to transition to retirement through some part time work,” he said.

“I would like to acknowledge the work of the Board, the executive team, managers and all other staff and volunteers that has enabled BCH to get through the Covid pandemic relatively unscathed, while achieving significant improvements in financial viability.”

BCH Board Chair Fay Agterhuis said the Board expressed gratitude for Ellis’s leadership and contribution, wishing him well as he moves into retirement

“I would like to acknowledge the significant work undertaken by Garry to achieve financial improvements for BCH during a difficult period,” she said.

“Our Board Directors and Garry should be very proud of their work to map out a clear plan for BCH to maintain its position as the health provider of choice on the Bellarine.”

The BCH Board will now begin a recruitment process for a new CEO.