Aged Care Western Australia: New CEO for Southern Cross Care

Southern Cross Care WA has appointed Mr Errol Turner as its new CEO, replacing Mr Stuart Flynn who is stepping down after 15 years of service.

Mr Turner will start from today and work with Mr Flynn until the 12th of July this year to ensure a smooth transition.

“We are pleased to appoint Errol as CEO following the Board’s rigorous selection process” said Southern Cross Care Chairman Mr John Bryant. “The Board is confident that it has selected a CEO with a superior track record of organisational leadership and experience” he said. Mr Bryant also acknowledged the contribution Stuart Flynn has made to the organisation.

“The Directors of Southern Cross Care wish to thank Stuart for his leadership over the last 15 years. Stuart has been instrumental in Southern Cross Care’s growth and diversification…Having guided Southern Cross Care to becoming one of the largest and leading aged care providers in Western Australia, Stuart’s leadership has resulted in over 3,000 Western Australians benefiting from Southern Cross Care’s care, support and accommodation” he said.

Mr Turner joined Southern Cross Care in 2008 and said he was honoured by the appointment.

“Providing high quality aged care to Western Australians is a privilege and I’m honoured to be able to build on the organisation’s rich heritage and legacy” he said.

Mr Flynn said that making the decision to retire was difficult.

“Having joined Southern Cross Care over 15 years ago, the decision to depart was never going to be easy. I’m proud of what we have achieved as an organisation and I’m confident it will continue to thrive in the future. I plan to remain active in the industry but on a more part-time, consultative basis.”

Southern Cross Care is one of the largest aged care providers in Western Australia.

Above Photo: Southern Cross Care new CEO Errol Turner