Executive Leadership Team

Olivia Darcy is a senior finance and corporate services executive with more than 20 years of experience across corporate and for-purpose sectors. A CPA and AICD-qualified leader, she advises boards and executives on financial sustainability, governance, transformation and organisational performance, while building collaborative, high-performing teams and resilient organisations with impact.

Executive Leadership Team

Mel is a qualified lawyer and in her role as Company Secretary for the APA she applies her extensive experience as a trusted advisor to boards and CEOs. She is committed to embedding modern governance practices into the APA.

Executive Leadership Team

Katherine is a seasoned health sector professional with a diverse background spanning government, private health insurance, hospitals, and community settings. Known for her leadership in reform implementation, she combines vision, strategy and a talent for building strong relationships to drive systems change.

Executive Leadership Team

Ellen leads the APAs education portfolio across professional development, career pathways, credentialling, specialist training and the Australian College of Physiotherapists. She has more than 20 years’ experience in health professions education across specialist medical colleges and the not-for-profit-sector.

Executive Leadership Team

Rob has extensive experience in senior positions across large university, public health, and not-for-profit professional membership organisations. Originally educated as a physiotherapist, Rob also holds a Master of Management from the University of Melbourne.

Executive Leadership Team

Andrea is a senior marketing leader with a career spanning over 20 years across technology, professional services, financial services and including extensive experience in membership organisations.

Executive Leadership Team

Elles has been with the APA since 2010 and brings more than 25 years of experience in People, Culture, and organisational development. Together with the Executive Leadership Team, Elles is proud to champion the APA values of Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Excellence, and Respect.