Alfred Health welcomes new CEO Adam Horsburgh

Following a rigorous selection process that attracted high-calibre national and international candidates, Adam Horsburgh has been selected as the next Chief Executive of Alfred Health, and Chair of the Alfred Research Alliance.

Mr Horsburgh will succeed Professor Andrew Way AM on 1 August 2024.

Alfred Health’s Board Chair, The Hon Martin Foley thanked Prof Way for his outstanding contribution and leadership.

“After 15 years at the helm, Andrew has cemented Alfred Health’s position as a health service for all Victorians leading in critical and complex care, teaching and education, and research.

“We are delighted that Adam will join us to build on this legacy, taking on the challenges and opportunities that face healthcare in the years ahead.” 

Mr Horsburgh has extensive executive experience in the Victorian public health sector. 

Before joining Austin Health in 2020, he was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Melbourne Health, and spent time as the Chief Operating Officer for Southern Health (now Monash Health) at Monash Medical Centre.

Mr Horsburgh has also held senior policy and advisory roles with the Victorian Government.

“I am very excited about this opportunity to work alongside such talented staff across Alfred Health; and to further enhance the reputation for leading the provision of acute and complex healthcare in this state,” Mr Horsburgh said.

“The commitment to quality, safety and innovation at Alfred Health has created a strong foundation for future growth and advancement.”