The George lands a big fish, the CPMC makes a pivotal change and a rising star steps into the spotlight. See who’s who.
The George Institute for Global Health has a new board chair in former interim CEO (2023-24) and COO (2019-23) of the UK’s Wellcome Trust, Dr Paul Schreier.
Dr Schreier started in the role on 1 March, taking over from interim chair Catherine Brenner, and comes with an impeccable pedigree across global health organisations, commercial, public, university and non-profit sectors, including as deputy secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of Australia (2011-13), deputy vice-chancellor and COO at Macquarie University (2013-16), McKinsey Partners (2001-10), and as CEO of Hakluyt (2016-19).
He is currently the CEO of SimplyHealth.
“The George Institute’s commitment to improving global health outcomes resonates deeply with me,” said Dr Schreier.
“I am honoured to join an organisation with such a strong reputation and impactful partnerships worldwide. Together, we will strive to advance health equity and make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions.”
Dr Schreier has held notable board positions, including chair of the prestigious Wellcome Sanger Institute (Genome Research Ltd), and memberships on the boards of the Francis Crick Institute and the National Army Museum in London.
He also serves on the strategic advisory council of the India Alliance, a health research funder based in Hyderabad.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Paul as our new Board Chair,” said Professor Anushka Patel, CEO of the George Institute.
“His extensive experience across corporate, non-government organisations, and government sectors aligns seamlessly with our mission to address the world’s most pressing health challenges.
“Paul’s leadership will be instrumental as we embark on our next phase of growth.”
New CEO for CPMC
Former CEO of Speech Pathology Australia (2023-24) and the Australasian Sonographers Association (2017-2023), Jodie Long has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges.
In a LinkedIn post Ms Long said she was “thrilled” to be stepping into the role.
“The CPMC plays a vital role on behalf of the medical colleges in strengthening Australia’s medical workforce, influencing quality healthcare and patient safety and leading the advancement of specialist medical education to train the next generation of doctors,” she said.
“At a time when workforce planning, medical education, and system-wide collaboration are more critical than ever, I am eager to work alongside medical colleges, government and key healthcare leaders to drive impactful change.
“I look forward to fostering strong partnerships, shaping policy discussions and championing a strong, viable and sustainable medical college network to ensure doctors have the resources, training and support they need – where and when they are needed – to deliver good health outcomes for all communities.”
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CPMC president, Dr Sanjay Jeganathan, said the appointment came at a pivotal time for the organisation.
“The role of medical colleges in ensuring the highest standards of medical education, training, and practice is critical to the health of our communities,” he said.
“With Jodie Long at the helm, CPMC is well-positioned to continue advocating for a strong, viable, and sustainable medical workforce across Australia.”
NSW Young Woman of the Year
Obstetrics and gynaecology registrar Dr Jessica Luyue Teoh, from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, has been named as the NSW Young Woman of the Year 2025.
Dr Teoh leads the grants committee at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter, securing over $100,000 in grants last year. As a clinician researcher and associate lecturer at the University of Sydney, she also inspires future doctors.
Jessica is a domestic violence advocate and received the prestigious Churchill Fellowship Trust Award in 2023 – one of only two women under 30 years in Australia to receive this honour. The award recognised Jessica for possessing passion and a commitment to making a difference in Australian society.
Her Churchill Fellowship took her to six countries, where she advocated for DV detection and intervention in pregnancy.
In Australia, she is implementing DV screening in early pregnancy clinics, aiming for policy changes in the NSW public healthcare system.