Abbe calls time on a brilliant career

With heavy hearts, Brisbane North PHN’s staff and Board of Directors have farewelled their long-standing CEO Abbe Anderson, after 18 years’ service with the organisation.

Abbe joined the organisation in 2002 and, after accepting the CEO role in 2007, she led its successful transition from a Division of General Practice to a Medicare Local in 2011 and then to a PHN in 2015.

Abbe said the decision to leave after so many years was not an easy one.

“The time has come at last for me to move on to new adventures,” Abbe said.

“I have loved my time with this organisation and could not be prouder of my association with the accomplishments of the Brisbane North team.

“I would like to particularly thank the Board of Directors, all of whom have provided unwavering support, guidance and wisdom which has made me a better CEO.”

“I will deeply miss my colleagues and friends with whom I have worked for almost two decades. It has been an honour to lead a team of talented people who are here because of a sincere belief in what we do and a genuine commitment to the community we serve," she said.

Announcing Abbe’s resignation in March 2020, Board Chair Dr Anita Green expressed the Board’s sincere thanks to Abbe for her inspirational and exceptional leadership.

“Abbe has safeguarded and enhanced this organisation’s strong reputation over these many years,” Anita said.

“Abbe can be justly proud of her many achievements. Her vision and persistence has enabled this PHN to plough new ground in community aged care, mental health, general practice workforce and hospital avoidance programs, to name a few. She will be greatly missed,” she said.