Prof Simone Alexander
Simone has more than 25 years’ experience in the healthcare sector.
As the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer at Alfred Health, her role is responsible for the management and performance of Alfred Health’s clinical operations.
As a Registered Nurse by profession Simone has an extensive clinical background in perioperative nursing and clinical leadership of many areas including The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital’s Emergency Departments, ICU, Hyperbaric, Surgical Services, Cardiology, General Medicine, Neurosciences, Hospital in the Home and inpatient wards. Most recently leading the organisation through the COVID pandemic she has demonstrated the ability to deliver quality innovative healthcare that is agile, flexible and compassionate. Simone offers a strong track record of leading teams, delivering programs, engaging stakeholders and influencing productive outcomes for organisations while ensuring quality of care.
Simone holds Master’s Degrees in Health Management and in Clinical Nursing, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is currently completing the Executive Leadership Certificate in Public Health at Harvard University.
Adjunct Clinical Professor
- Department of Medicine, Central Clinical School
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Monash University