New chief executive for Brightwater Care Group

Brightwater Care Group has appointed Jennifer Lawrence as its new chief executive officer.

Ms Lawrence joined the Group in 2003 as the General Manager, Care Operations and has more recently held the position of General Manager, Disability, Research and Risk. She has strong business acumen, and a wealth of knowledge of the aged and disability sectors. In addition, Ms Lawrence has considerable human resources, strategic development and management experience, combined with a strong science and pathology background.

She will step into her role effective from March, 2016, replacing the current CEO Penny Flett.