The Board of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of a successor to its long-standing Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr
Debra Graves, OAM.
After a comprehensive executive search process, Dr David Andrews (PhD) will join the RCPA on 1 March 2024, working
closely with Dr Graves and the team, before taking over the CEO role on Friday 29 March 2024.
Dr Andrews is an experienced leader in specialist medical adult education, advocacy, medical research, and the
not-for-profit sector. He was CEO of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) for nine
years and is currently leading another large membership organisation. He has previously held leadership roles in various
companies in the medical technology and research sector including the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Woolcock
Institute of Medical Research.
President of the RCPA, Assoc. Prof Trishe Leong said,
‘David’s proven success as a leader, understanding of the role and the operations of medical colleges, coupled with his
clearly expressed interest in progressing medical improvements in Australia and other countries made him an excellent
candidate for the CEO role. The Board and I believe that he has both the experience and skills necessary to carry the
RCPA forward and we look forward to working with him.’
As well as more than 20 years in medical and scientific leadership roles, Dr Andrews is a graduate of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors, holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and a PhD in Agriculture
(Agricultural Chemistry) and a BSc (Hons) from the University of Sydney.
Dr Andrews said,
‘In joining the RCPA, I will look to build on the successes of the past and present, while utilising my experience, and
passion for innovation and collaboration to ensure that the College continues to grow in alignment with, and in response
to, the needs of its’ Fellows, Trainees and the pathology profession.’
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