The key to the efficient running of the Whanganui District Health Board is the clear division between the roles of the Board and Management. The board concentrates on setting policy, approving strategy, and monitoring progress toward meeting objectives while management is concerned with implementing policy and strategy at an “operational” level.

The Whanganui District Health Board is led by an Executive Management Team of eight. Appointed by the chief executive and Board. The team meets regularly to discuss the performance and day-to-day running of the Whanganui District Health Board.

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Whanganui District Health Board Executive Management Team

	Julie Patterson - Chief Executive Officer
	Brian Walden - General Manager, Strategic & Business Support
	Gilbert Taurua - Director of Maori Health
	Hentie Cilliers - Regional General Manager, Human Resources &                              Organisational Development  “I started my career in the Department of Health and Population Development in South Africa and enjoy the challenges of working in the health industry. Prior to joining the Whanganui DHB in 2008 I worked in a variety of public and private organisations. My academic background is in organisational psychology and management of change & transformation supported by general management and business accounting & finance training. Providing a regional and a local Human Resources service will ultimately add value to the health gains of our community”
	Sandra Blake - Director of Nursing Patient Safety and Quality
	Tracey Schiebli - General Manager, Service and Business Planning  "My academic background in commerce, tax law and tax policy and my continued interest in policy development led me to the health sector in the mid 1990s. Prior to joining Whanganui DHB in 2006, I held various roles in the health sector primarily in hospital business management. I am passionate about the health sector and believe there are still many opportunities to achieve further health gains for our population."
	Dr John Rivers - Chief Medical Advisor
	Kim Fry - Regional Director of Allied Health