New PSA CEO appointed

THE Pharmaceu cal Society of Australia (PSA) has announced the appointment of Graham Ca (pictured) as its new ceo, to take over from Lance Emerson who resigned late last year a er three and a half years in the role (PD 10 Nov 17).

PSA na onal president Dr Shane Jackson welcomed the appointment, saying Ca was a highly experienced and influen al execu ve with 15 years of experience leading organisa ons.

“Graham has a proven track record of leading transforma on and strategic growth of na onal associa ons, including the Royal Australian College of General Prac oners (RACGP) and Australian Veterinary Associa on where he has worked for the past decade,” Jackson said.

“He has achieved success by engaging with and influencing key stakeholders and Government, and significantly grown membership in his associa on roles.”

Jackson expressed his confidence in Ca ’s ability to lead strategically saying pharmacists would be “well represented, recognised and rewarded as vital health prac oners”.

“It’s an exci ng me for PSA and the profession in Australia – and having someone of Mr Ca ’s calibre to help lead the peak body for all pharmacists is a posi ve step for the future.”

Ca said he was honoured to accept this important leadership role for PSA and Australia’s pharmacy profession.

“I am delighted to be joining an organisa on with a strong strategic vision, including for membership growth, advocacy and professional development to support all pharmacists, no ma er what their scope of prac ce.

“I look forward to working with PSA’s members, Na onal Board, Branch Commi ees, corporate partners and key stakeholders as well as other pharmacy leaders to pursue PSA’s vision of improving Australia’s health through excellence in pharmacist care,” the new appointee said.

Ca will start at the PSA in Jun.