Julien O’Connell AO AM was appointed to both the Mercy Health Boards and the Mercy Health Finance, Audit and Risk Committee in 2005, and was subsequently appointed chair of Mercy Health and director of Mercy Health Foundation in 2008. Mr O'Connell is also chair of the Mercy Health Corporate Governance, Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
Mr O'Connell has a diverse background and qualifications in accounting, insurance, risk management and marketing.
He has been a director or chair of several boards including the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Finance Council. He is a member of the Victorian Government Council of Board Chairs, supports Enterprise Ireland (Irish Government Trade Body) as Trade Attache in Victoria, and is Pro Chancellor of the Australian Catholic University.
Mr O'Connell is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2013, and an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2020 for distinguished service to community health in the aged care sector through executive roles, and to higher education.
