ADSSI names incoming CEO
Experienced health, aged care and disability sector leader John Baillie tells Community Care Review he’s excited to start the new role.
ADSSI Limited board member John Baillie has been appointed the next chief executive officer of the in-home and community care provider in regional New South Wales.
Mr Baillie comes to the role with many years of experience in the health, aged care and disability services sector, with skills in strategic leadership and a commitment to quality care.
Mr Baillie – who joined the ADSSI board on 30 August 2022 – previously worked in leadership roles at Hunter Primary Care, NovaCare, and the New South Wales Department of Ageing, Disability, and Home Care.
He ‘s also worked in for-profit and not-for-profit organisations in urban and rural settings.
Mr Baillie said that he was “honoured” to take on the CEO role at ADSSI and added the organisation’s dedication to fostering respect, empathy, and continuous quality improvement resonated with his values.
Speaking with Community Care Review, Mr Baillie said he was excited to get started his role and looked forward to working with the board and leadership team to navigate the upcoming changes, address the workforce challenges, and continue to offer high-quality services that meet clients’ needs.
“My focus initially will be to listen and learn, engage with as many of the stakeholders as I can to better understand the operational aspects of the organisation, build on the strengths of the ADSSI brand, and, when the time is right, look for opportunities to build the brand,” Mr Baillie told CCR.
“The key will be to continue to articulate the vision and strategic priorities and encourage a culture of innovation.”
The news comes less than a month after ADSSI announced its latest acquisition with Charlestown Caring Group.
ADSSI chair Alison Tattersall said they were “thrilled” to welcome Mr Baillie to the role.
“His impressive depth of experience and strategic vision align perfectly with ADSSI’s commitment to providing exceptional, personalised care,” she said.
“We believe John’s leadership will further strengthen our ability to support individuals in living their best lives within the comfort of their own homes.”
Previous work has seen Mr Baillie lead initiatives in primary care improvement, workforce development, and digital health as executive manager at the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network.
Current chief executive officer Jenni Allan said she was confident that under Mr Baillie’s leadership, the organisation would continue to thrive and innovate.
“His extensive experience and client-focused approach will undoubtedly contribute to ADSSI’s ongoing success in supporting the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all our clients and staff,” Ms Allan said.
Mr Baillie was appointed chair of the board’s Service Quality Clinical Governance subcommittee on 28 February 2024 and the Regional subcommittee on 13 December 2022. He will remain chairing both subcommittees before stepping down from the board and commencing as CEO on 6 January 2025.
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