Chief Executive Officer
Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan
Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan was appointed Chief Executive Officer in March 2023, in recognition of her breadth of knowledge and leadership experience across a range of healthcare settings.
With experience as a practicing clinician, policy maker and health sector leader, Professor Duggan has gained an in-depth understanding of the complex issues surrounding safety and quality in health care. Professor Duggan works closely with jurisdictional stakeholders, colleges and peak bodies, and she has represented the Commission in a range of forums.
Before her appointment as CEO, Professor Duggan was the Commission’s Chief Medical Officer from 2021 – 2023 and a Clinical Director from 2014 – 2021. Before joining the Commission, Anne was Director, Clinical Governance, with the Hunter New England Local Health District. She is a highly respected gastroenterologist and is also Conjoint Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle.
Professor Duggan was a member of the expert panel for the Independent review of the regulation of medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery. She is also the Chair of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC).
