In 2007 Debbie was appointed Crown Monitor until September 2013, when she as requested by the Board to act as Interim CCDHB CEO.  Following the recruitment process, Debbie was appointed to the permanent role in July 2015.  Debbie has over 20 years’ experience in the health sector coupled with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors.

Debbie’s previous experience includes: Crown Monitor for Hutt DHB, CEO of Standards New Zealand, Deputy Director-General, Corporate and Information Ministry of Health (7 years including a period as Acting Director-General of Health), partner KPMG and member of the National Health Committee.  She has provided policy and funding advice on Health, ACC and Local Government while with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

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