Southern Cross CEO steps down

Southern Cross Health Chief Executive Nick Astwick will step down after the society’s annual in September this year.

Astwick has been in the role for a decade and says “It has been an honour to serve our people, customers and members in an organisation that plays such a significant role in New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing. Over the past decade my focus has been to contemporise Southern Cross, modernising the organisation so it is functionally excellent, operationally resilient, and more relevant to more New Zealanders."

“We invested for long-term impact, navigated the Covid years as well as major structural shifts in healthcare demand, and I believe Southern Cross remains a market leader and is well placed to serve our members well into the future.”

He acknowledged the people of Southern Cross first and foremost: “Our people and our member and purpose-driven culture is at the heart of Southern Cross. I’m deeply proud of all our people have achieved. I also want to recognise my leadership team, who will I’m sure continue the momentum we’ve built, and to thank the Chair(s) and Board for their guidance, challenge and support throughout my tenure.”