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Chief Executive appointed to Presbyterian Support Southland
Press Release
(For immediate release)
January 20, 2020
New Chief Executive appointed to Presbyterian Support Southland
Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) Chairman Tim Loan is very pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Parker as the incoming Chief Executive of the well-known Southland organisation.
Michael is a familar face and well
respected leader within the Presbyterian Support family,
having led Presbyterian Support South Canterbury for 15
years, before moving to Dunedin in early 2018 to take up the
role of Chief Executive of Presbyterian Support
Otago.
Unfortunately ill health led to Parker’s
resignation from Presbyterian Support Otago in late 2018,
however through 2019 he made a significant, and very
successful recovery which has allowed him to return back to
the workforce this year.
Michael was born in Timaru
and worked in Timaru, Wellington and Christchurch in bank
management roles, and in Australia in hospitality, before
shifting back to Timaru to take up the position with
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury. Michael has a degree
in Applied Management and Masters in Professional Practice
from Otago Polytechnic. In 2016 he was recognised with a
Distinguished Alumni award at the Otago Polytechnic’s 50th
Anniversary celebrations. Michael also holds Associate
Fellowships with NZ Institute of Management and Australian
College of Health Service Managers.
The Board believes
that Michael has the right skills and experience to lead PSS
in the coming years and it is exciting for Southland to
welcome another great leader to the local business
community.
The Board would like to thank current Chief
Executive, John Prendergast for the significant contribution
and positive changes he has implemented over the past 18
months while he has been at the helm. John has led
Presbyterian Support Southland with pride and we wish him
well in his new role based in Wellington.
Michael
Parker will commence on Monday 3 February 2020.
PSS is
a Charitable Trust that provides a range of health and
social services in Southland through service arms Family
Works and Enliven.
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