Greg Ward was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Novita Children’s Services in July 2016.

With a focus on innovation and shared outcomes, Greg offers strong leadership for the achievement of our vision and ongoing sustainability. His experience in the selection and management of high performing teams will enable the implementation of a range of new exciting strategies for our transformation into meeting the challenges of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Greg has a long and impressive pedigree with successful military, public and private sector roles, including at CEO and Board level.

Following a 19 year career in the Royal Australian Navy, he has held a number of challenging positions in civil infrastructure, manufacturing, global defence businesses and ICT project management, both in South Australia and overseas.

Among his many achievements, Greg has successfully started, managed and grown a number of innovative businesses. With broad experience as a Project Director and Program Manager across civil design, IT and construction programs, he has delivered complex life-cycle projects. He has also consulted to a broad range of large global organisations focusing on project management strategy and implementation, operational effectiveness and improvement.

Greg is a firm advocate for investment into building skills, knowledge and staff retention, in order to maximise Novita’s unique offer, points of difference and intellectual properties.

With a global career spanning the UK, US and Australia, Nikki is an experienced strategy and business development specialist, with a passion for finding creative solutions that drive growth in the marketplace and deliver quantifiable results.

At Novita, Nikki is responsible for strategic development, overseeing tenders and assisting the organisation navigate and respond to external opportunities and challenges, which will increase as the reforms from the NDIS gather pace and new foundational supports emerge.

With a younger sister with a profound disability, Nikki understands how important it is to truly support individuals and their families and to advocate for a more inclusive society.

Nikki holds a Master of Marketing and Bachelor of Commerce.

Scott brings over 30 years of experience in the health and human services sector, with a strong focus on disability, mental health, and aged care. He holds qualifications in Social Work & Social Policy, Psychology, and Health Management.

Scott began his career in Queensland as a social worker, supporting people in the areas of mental health and disability. Over the past 15 years, he has held a range of senior executive roles, including Chief Operating Officer at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (SA Health), General Manager Innovation & Business Development at ECH, and Executive Director Client Services at Minda. In each of these positions, Scott has led major service portfolios, driven innovation, and implemented effective governance and engagement strategies.

His leadership has included the introduction of a dedicated client support unit, significant improvements in clinical governance, and oversight of key corporate services such as people and culture, IT, engineering, and food services.

At Novita, Scott oversees all areas of client delivery across our four pillars. He is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services and ensuring our teams are supported to do their best work.

Carolyn has significant experience at Executive and Board level across a diverse range of private and public sector industries including tourism, major events, sport, economic development, vocational education and training, health and disability services.

Her extensive experience in strategic marketing and communications, stakeholder engagement and transformational leadership have been key in delivering growth and success for some of South Australia’s most prominent organisations including the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, the Port Adelaide (Power) Football Club, South Australian Motor Sport Board, SA Health and TAFE SA.

Delivering effective and highly profitable sales, marketing and fundraising activities to support Novita’s provision of the best possible services and support to people living with disability and their families, drives her passion for working for Novita.

Carolyn holds post graduate qualifications in Business Administration from the University of South Australia, is a Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) and a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Institute of Management.

Jeremy has a wealth of experience in the community services sector where he has delivered strategy, management and innovative service delivery across a range of leading organisations in South Australia.

At Novita he is responsible for communicating, leading and delivering operational activities, identifying new product and service opportunities and driving growth across the organisation and its subsidiary companies.

Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of South Australia, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Adelaide, and undertook advanced management training at Aarhus University in Denmark.

Jonathon has more than 20 years finance experience having worked in banking, retail, construction, agriculture and the disability services sector with responsibility for delivering financial, accounting and business analysis services.

When not working Jonathon is likely to be coaching or enjoying sports.

Greg Ward was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Novita Children’s Services in July 2016.

With a focus on innovation and shared outcomes, Greg offers strong leadership for the achievement of our vision and ongoing sustainability. His experience in the selection and management of high performing teams will enable the implementation of a range of new exciting strategies for our transformation into meeting the challenges of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Greg has a long and impressive pedigree with successful military, public and private sector roles, including at CEO and Board level.

Following a 19 year career in the Royal Australian Navy, he has held a number of challenging positions in civil infrastructure, manufacturing, global defence businesses and ICT project management, both in South Australia and overseas.

Among his many achievements, Greg has successfully started, managed and grown a number of innovative businesses. With broad experience as a Project Director and Program Manager across civil design, IT and construction programs, he has delivered complex life-cycle projects. He has also consulted to a broad range of large global organisations focusing on project management strategy and implementation, operational effectiveness and improvement.

Greg is a firm advocate for investment into building skills, knowledge and staff retention, in order to maximise Novita’s unique offer, points of difference and intellectual properties.

Lee-Anne joined Novita in April 2017 and is responsible for key projects and for leading professional knowledge, research and innovation across the organisation.

Following a 15 year history in health and academia, Lee-Anne has since held various management roles within the not for profit, community sector. Areas of responsibility have included: operational oversight of regional and specialist community service programs, preparation for the NDIS, quality accreditation, clinical governance and business development. Lee-Anne is a strong advocate for the marginalised and disadvantaged and has held a number of advocacy and leadership roles within the community sector.