PSA Board leadership elected for 2024-25 term
30 July 2024
Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS has been re-elected as National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), leading an experienced Board of Directors for a third term.
Alongside Associate Professor Sim, the Board elected Professor Mark Naunton FPS and Caroline Diamantis FPS as National Vice-Presidents. The Board has also appointed Bridget Totterman MPS as Chair of the Membership, Products and Services Committee.
PSA has also announced the election of new Board director from Victoria, Dr Amy Page FPS.
PSA Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris welcomed the Board election.
“PSA is led by an exceptional Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of experience from across the health sector,” he said.
“Under the continued leadership of Associate Professor Fei, our Board continues to deliver nation-leading support for pharmacists while driving a strong vision for the future Australian pharmacy practice. I’m looking forward to continuing this work alongside these outstanding leaders.”
Associate Professor Fei Sim, who was first elected as President in June 2022, said it was an honour to be re‑elected.
“Alongside Board of experienced, passionate directors and our CEO Steve Morris, we are excited to continue championing the roles of pharmacists wherever medicines are and leading PSA through the evolving pharmacy landscape.
“As the demand for pharmacist expertise grows, particularly in primary care, PSA’s role is more important than ever. The Board is focused on furthering our career-long support for pharmacists, particularly in delivering nation-leading education and training, bolstering practice support, and promoting a sustainable, fulfilling future for all pharmacists.
“On behalf of PSA, I’d like to thank outgoing Vice-President Benjamin Marchant for his service to the Board and the profession. I look forward to continuing to work with Ben as he continues his role representing pharmacists on the Victorian branch committee,” she concluded.
The 2024-25 Board of Directors includes:
- Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS, National President & Chair (Western Australia)
- Professor Mark Naunton MPS, National Vice-President (ACT) – Chair of Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee
- Ms Caroline Diamantis FPS, National Vice-President (New South Wales) – Chair of Policy & Advocacy Committee
- Ms Bridget Totterman MPS, Board Director (Queensland) – Chair of Membership, Products & Services Committee
- Mr Tony Evans, Board-appointed independent Director (Western Australia) – Chair of Governance, People & Culture Committee
- A/Prof Shane Jackson FPS, Board Director (Tasmania) – Agreements Lead
- Dr Helen Benson FPS, Board Director (New South Wales)
- Dr Amanda Cross FPS, Board Director (Victoria)
- Dr Amy Page FPS, Board Director (Victoria)
- Dr Natalie Soulsby FPS, Board Director (South Australia)
- Ms Ayomide Ogundipe, Board-appointed Early Career Pharmacist Director (Western Australia)
- Ms Sara Pantzer, Board-appointed independent Director (New South Wales)
Media contact: Georgia Clarke M: 0480 099 798 E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au
