{"id":10462,"date":"2024-12-17T14:15:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T03:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/?p=10462"},"modified":"2024-12-17T14:45:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T03:45:07","slug":"the-rch-welcomes-dr-peter-steer-as-our-new-chief-executive-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/the-rch-welcomes-dr-peter-steer-as-our-new-chief-executive-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"The RCH welcomes Dr Peter Steer as our new Chief Executive Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Royal Children\u2019s Hospital (RCH) is delighted to welcome Dr Peter Steer as our new Chief Executive Officer.<\/p>\n

A paediatrician with a strong focus on research, Dr Steer brings extensive Australian and international experience to his role at the RCH. Previously Dr Steer served as CEO of Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, President of McMaster Children\u2019s Hospital in Canada, and as CEO of Children\u2019s Health Queensland.<\/p>\n

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Most recently, Dr Steer has been the Group Chief Executive of Mater Misericordiae Ltd in Brisbane. Dr Steer has led Mater\u2019s services across Queensland, a not-for-profit ministry of Mercy Partners which brings together a range of critical services across health, education and research.<\/p>\n

Chair of the RCH Board, Dr Rowena Coutts said that Dr Steer\u2019s experience and proven track record positioned him as an outstanding choice for the hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith nearly three decades of leadership experience across some of the finest paediatric services around the world, I\u2019m confident Dr Steer will help grow the RCH\u2019s global reputation as a leading paediatric academic hospital,\u201d Dr Coutts said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDr Steer demonstrated a clear understanding of the complexities facing the broader health sector and showed a deep appreciation for what it takes to work with health service stakeholders and government partners, while building sustainable and efficient organisations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Steer said he was honoured to be the RCH\u2019s new CEO.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to the RCH\u2019s standing as an international leader in child and youth healthcare innovation,\u201d Dr Steer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout my life I have remained a passionate advocate for improving the quality of children\u2019s health. I started my career as a paediatrician and this passion is at the heart of my commitment to ensure every child has access to the highest quality care.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe RCH is known as one of the world\u2019s great children\u2019s hospitals \u2013 and it will be a privilege to play a leading part in this wonderful hospital\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Steer\u2019s extensive experience in children\u2019s health in Australia and overseas is supported by significant research activity. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, he is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.<\/p>\n

Dr Steer will commence his role at the RCH on 3 March 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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