Ian has over 30 years’ health and aged care experience in both Australia and overseas.

Appointed as Chief Executive Officer in October 2018, Ian was previously Estia's Chief Operating Officer from October 2016, where he was responsible for leading Estia’s operations and care teams, embedding key improvements resulting in revenue growth and operational efficiencies, while delivering consistently high standards of quality care to residents across a growing portfolio of homes.

Ian’s executive experience includes CEO and COO roles in large aged care groups, acute private hospital groups and diagnostic services. Ian has been at the forefront of major developments that have shaped Australia’s healthcare sector, including the privatisation of public hospitals, new reimbursement and funding models, and a broad range of public/private sector service models.

Ian has held the position of Non-executive Director in private equity owned, and ASX listed companies and has consulted to aged care operators, private hospital groups, health insurers, health logistics and specialist health recruitment businesses throughout Australia.

Ian is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a Master of Commerce from the University of NSW.

Steve holds 30 years’ experience in senior financial and operational leadership roles across a range of professional services businesses in Europe and Australasia.

Joining Estia in February 2017 as Chief Financial Officer, Steve is responsible for corporate finance and investor relations and also leads the broader finance team in supporting our homes deliver the best experience for our residents through accurate and timely management information.

Prior to joining Estia, Steve was Finance Director at private equity owned Careers Training Group, which followed his role as CFO and then COO at leading digital advertising and engagement company, the White Agency, part of STW Australia’s largest listed communications group. Steve has held senior financial leadership roles at MYOB/Solution 6, Reckon and Ramsay Health Care as well as leading a management buyout, turnaround and subsequent sale of a corporate training business.

Steve is a Fellow of the ICAEW and holds an Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lancaster, UK.

Appointed to the role of Estia’s People and Culture Director in July 2017, Jane has had senior human resources and change leadership roles for top ASX listed companies and government agencies, including AXA Asia Pacific, AMP, Australian Casualty and Life and the Victorian Funds Management Corporation.

Jane leads the delivery of Estia’s people strategy, founded on building a strong employee culture and positioning Estia as the employer of choice in the aged care sector. Her role includes delivering strategies for attracting and retaining a high quality skilled workforce and developing career pathways to ensure the sustainability of Estia’s workforce. She is also responsible for learning and development programs for all of our employees, as well as specialist role based training around clinical care and leadership. Jane is also responsible for work health and safety programs.

As an internationally accredited Organisational and Executive Coach, Jane has proven capability in unlocking leadership potential within organisations. Jane attained her International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential for organisational coaching in early 2017.

Jane holds qualifications across Human Resources, Project Management and Organisational Change.

Damian is a senior healthcare executive, with nearly 30 years’ experience in the private health care sector in Australia and the Middle East, and the last eight years in aged care in Australia. Damian brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the complexities of health care systems, looking at opportunities to improve the customer experience to contribute to business sustainability and growth.

Appointed to the role of Chief Customer Officer in October 2017, Damian is responsible for programs that improve the experience for residents and their families as they navigate the difficult and emotional journey into aged care, to help make the transition as easy as possible.

He leads a team in the areas of hospitality and lifestyle, marketing and communications and client services in building Estia’s brand as one of the most respected and preferred aged care providers in the local communities in which it operates.

Damian holds a Bachelor of Optometry (UNSW) and a Master of Business Administration (UTS).

Rita Sheridan’s career spans capital development in the aged care and accommodation sectors, residential construction and commercial interior design.

Appointed to the role of General Manager Development and Property in March 2018, Rita leads Estia’s capital development and property maintenance programs.

Prior to joining Estia, Rita was General Manager Property for Amana Living and previously Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc where her responsibilities included leadership and management roles in strategic planning and developments, asset and maintenance services, retirement living and affordable community housing.

She has a significant record of successful completion of major capital developments in both aged care and retirement living, bringing together strategic market insight and functional service details that support the key requirements of the business.

Rita holds a Business degree majoring in Accounting and has held committee positions with ACSWA and the Property Council WA.