The appointment of Ms Melanie Hunt as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian College of Pharmacy has been welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
The National President of the Pharmacy Guild, Trent Twomey, said Ms Hunt brought to the college wide-ranging and relevant experience at an extremely important time for the college and for the whole of the pharmacy profession.
“The profession is undergoing evolutionary changes and the college is leading the way in providing training and education to ensure the pharmacy sector is equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities that these changes present,” Professor Twomey said.
“Ms Hunt brings to the college experience across training organisations, strategy implementation and business change management at this important time.
“Her input and contribution will further cement the college’s position as the pre-eminent provider of pharmacy education and training in Australia.
“In addition, her valuable expertise in embedding a member-centric culture will underpin the college’s commitment to the professional development of those in the sector as they progress throughout their pharmacy career.”
The Executive Director of the Pharmacy Guild, Suzanne Greenwood, said Ms Hunt’s appointment was an important step in further consolidating the college’s reputation for the delivery of the highest-quality and most-relevant learning opportunities.
“There is a lot happening in the profession at the moment and one of the great strengths of the college is its ability to keep its fingers on the pulse of developments and to translate this skill into the provision of services that are highly valued by its members,” Ms Greenwood said.
“Ms Hunt’s appointment will certainly add strength to the college’s already widely recognised leadership in its field.”
Professor Twomey and Ms Greenwood thanked interim CEO Mark Lock for guiding the college through a period of growth and change over the past 12 months.
Her input and contribution will further cement the college’s position as the pre-eminent provider of pharmacy education and training in Australia.
Professor Trent Twomey – National President, Pharmacy Guild of Australia
