Our Board

Glenn Keys AO

Executive Chairperson

Glenn, the founder of Aspen Medical, is a notable business leader and philanthropist with a distinguished career in the Australian Defence Force and corporate landscape in Australia and...
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Glenn Keys AO

Executive Chairperson

Glenn, the founder of Aspen Medical, is a notable business leader and philanthropist with a distinguished career in the Australian Defence Force and corporate landscape in Australia and around the world.

Directing Aspen Medical from its inception in 2003 through to the highly respected international business it is today, Glenn has led Aspen Medical to its established operations in 21 countries, including the USA, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

A passionate advocate of corporate social responsibility, Glenn has etched social purpose and community engagement into Aspen Medical’s culture, ensuring that the business has a social conscience in all it delivers.

In 2017, Glenn was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his philanthropic leadership in the business sector and his advocacy work for people with an intellectual disability. That same year, he was a runner-up in the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year.

Glenn sits on several boards, including Invictus Australia, the Australian War Memorial, and Project Independence, a not-for-profit program he founded in 2012 to provide homeownership for people with an intellectual disability.

A graduate of the University of New South Wales and the International Test Pilots School in the UK, Glenn is also an Honorary Fellow of Engineers Australia, a member of the Australian Institute of Project Management, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and was appointed Board Chair for the Australia-ASEAN Council by the Minister for Foreign Affairs in January 2022. 

Tareq Rahman

Board Member

Tareq is an experienced financial and commercial management professional with over 40 years of experience in diverse environments. He joined Aspen Medical in 2006, following decades of...
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Tareq Rahman

Board Member

Tareq is an experienced financial and commercial management professional with over 40 years of experience in diverse environments. He joined Aspen Medical in 2006, following decades of working across Africa and Australia.

His foundation as a trained auditor paved his professional journey from audit manager with then Peat Marwick Mitchell and Co (now KPMG) in London to other key financial roles across Africa, and later became the first finance manager of the British Aerospace Flying College (Tamworth, New South Wales) in 1991. Prior to joining Aspen Medical, Tareq was interim business manager at Canberra Hospital.

Tareq’s extensive taxation and company law experience in high-risk, remote locations has honed his skills in risk and commercial management, equipping him with a detailed understanding of financial and operational requirements. He is also an accomplished trainer and mentor, with two of his trainees now in senior executive positions.

A graduate of Australian Company Law and Taxation, University of Southern Queensland, Tareq is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Dr Susan Neuhaus AM CSC

Board Member

Susan is an experienced director across a range of areas, including health care, not-for-profit, government, defence, and regulated boards. She is a Fellow, former Board Director and...
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Dr Susan Neuhaus AM CSC

Board Member

Susan is an experienced director across a range of areas, including health care, not-for-profit, government, defence, and regulated boards.

She is a Fellow, former Board Director and Divisional President of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Susan’s current boards include MDASA Ltd and Medical Insurance Australia Pty Ltd, both part of the Medical Indemnity Group Australia, council member of the Australian War Memorial, Defence Health Pty Ltd and Camp Quality.

Susan is also a distinguished surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) with over 25 years of experience in leading and advising in public and private healthcare settings, including acute and trauma surgery and as a member of the RACS Court of Examiners in General Surgery and the College of Surgeons of Southern, Eastern and Central Africa (COSECSA). Susan has served in the Australian Defence Force and led clinical teams in Cambodia, Bougainville (PNG), and Afghanistan.

Susan holds positions as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide and Adjunct Distinguished Professor at the University of South Australia. She has undertaken doctoral and postdoctoral research and is widely published in academic journals on issues of healthcare support, clinical excellence, and ethics in challenging environments.

Emma Shand

Board Member

Emma has 25 years of experience leading, advising, and growing businesses at the intersection of technology, financial services and capital markets across the Asia Pacific, the US, the UK...
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Emma Shand

Board Member

Emma has 25 years of experience leading, advising, and growing businesses at the intersection of technology, financial services and capital markets across the Asia Pacific, the US, the UK and EMEA.

She has in-depth knowledge of various operating models, data and technology environments, and diverse cultural settings, working in 30 countries and serving on a wide range of boards. Emma’s executive career includes over 16 years in the US-based market as a Nasdaq technology leader and as Group CEO and Managing Director of an ASX-listed company in the global payments technology and open banking arena.

Emma’s expertise includes strategy formulation, leveraging technology and partnerships, new ventures, mergers and acquisitions integration, and complex regulatory and stakeholder engagement. She has led and advised highly regulated market infrastructure operators and disruptive companies across technology, financial, industrial and healthcare sectors, including collaboration with the American Medical Association’s venture capital arm. Across multiple businesses, Emma has initiated and directed structural, technological and transformational change to drive sustainable growth and value creation.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political and Social Sciences and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment. She is an Alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Advance Management Program (AMP) and has undertaken executive studies at Harvard Business School. She is a Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and a Member of the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA).

Bruce Armstrong GAICD

Chief Executive Officer

Bruce was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Medical in 2014 after serving as Chief of Staff and then Chief Operating Officer for two years. Prior to joining Aspen Medical,...
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Bruce Armstrong GAICD

Chief Executive Officer

Bruce was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Medical in 2014 after serving as Chief of Staff and then Chief Operating Officer for two years. Prior to joining Aspen Medical, Bruce had a proud history of military service in Australia and the UK. Upon leaving the Australian Defence Force, Bruce held a variety of senior executive-level roles, including in a global enterprise software company, a private equity-owned national building service company, and a publicly listed company in the automotive industry. In his various roles, Bruce has refined and executed wide-ranging structural changes, including mergers and acquisitions and the development and implementation of successful succession planning. Building a winning culture is a hallmark of Bruce’s stewardship.

Bruce is a board director on national and international boards, including Aspen Medical subsidiaries boards leading on Public Private Partnership agreements. He is also a Board Director and Treasurer for Lifeline (Canberra and Melbourne).

Bruce was appointed a Fellow of the International Centre for Complex Project Management (ICCPM) for his project management expertise and proven track record of working in complex environments. He is also a member of the Advisory Board for the University of New South Wales, Canberra Business School, and a member of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Council of Governors.

Our Global Leadership Team

Bruce Armstrong GAICD

Chief Executive Officer

Bruce was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Medical in 2014 after serving as Chief of Staff and then Chief Operating Officer for two years. Prior to joining Aspen Medical,...
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Bruce Armstrong GAICD

Chief Executive Officer

Bruce was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Medical in 2014 after serving as Chief of Staff and then Chief Operating Officer for two years. Prior to joining Aspen Medical, Bruce had a proud history of military service in Australia and the UK. Upon leaving the Australian Defence Force, Bruce held a variety of senior executive-level roles, including in a global enterprise software company, a private equity-owned national building service company, and a publicly listed company in the automotive industry. In his various roles, Bruce has refined and executed wide-ranging structural changes, including mergers and acquisitions and the development and implementation of successful succession planning. Building a winning culture is a hallmark of Bruce’s stewardship.

Bruce is a board director on national and international boards, including Aspen Medical subsidiaries boards leading on Public Private Partnership agreements. He is also a Board Director and Treasurer for Lifeline (Canberra and Melbourne).

Bruce was appointed a Fellow of the International Centre for Complex Project Management (ICCPM) for his project management expertise and proven track record of working in complex environments. He is also a member of the Advisory Board for the University of New South Wales, Canberra Business School, and a member of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Council of Governors.

Craig Fitzgerald

Chief Operating Officer

Craig is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in project planning, development, implementation, and financial management in Australia and overseas. He has proven...
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Craig Fitzgerald

Chief Operating Officer

Craig is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in project planning, development, implementation, and financial management in Australia and overseas. He has proven business acumen in national and international negotiated contracts.

Twenty years in the Australian Department of Defence has provided Craig with deep expertise and understanding in operations and management. He has successfully delivered on projects requiring skills and expertise for end-to-end health service delivery, infrastructure, and management of diverse resources across various service lines.

Starting as an in-country manager in the Solomon Islands, Craig’s leadership and in-depth knowledge of effective and efficient operations have seen him advance through various significant roles across the organisation.  

Passionate about making a difference in society, Craig has held several not-for-profit board appointments and is a business mentor to numerous social enterprises across Australia and Internationally. He has also been the Chief Executive Officer at Aspen Medical Foundation for the last 15 years.  

Craig is an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate with a Master of Management from the University of Canberra.

Dr Katrina Sanders

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Sanders is renowned for her expertise in strategic healthcare management, particularly in challenging and dynamic environments. With leadership and experience spanning the military,...
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Dr Katrina Sanders

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Sanders is renowned for her expertise in strategic healthcare management, particularly in challenging and dynamic environments. With leadership and experience spanning the military, law enforcement, emergency services, government and private sectors, Dr Sanders possesses a unique skill set that empowers her to champion medical excellence and drive quality enhancements in healthcare on a global scale.

Highly regarded for her skills and knowledge in the governance and management of health operations, Dr Sanders is the recipient of the Australia Day Achievement Medallion 2019 and 2021.

Holding a Master of Public Health, Dr Sanders is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Security and Health Executive Leadership Institute. She is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds several national and international board appointments. As a healthcare leader, she has authored many healthcare-related papers and is a prominent speaker nationally and internationally.

Matt Hughes

Chief Strategy Officer

Matt is a seasoned executive with extensive operational experience in managing complex health services around the globe and is passionate about developing solutions to improve the lives...
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Matt Hughes

Chief Strategy Officer

Matt is a seasoned executive with extensive operational experience in managing complex health services around the globe and is passionate about developing solutions to improve the lives of others, particularly those in remote or under-resourced regions.

He leads the design, communication, and implementation of Aspen Medical’s corporate strategy, ensuring it aligns with corporate governance and its values. Matt also oversees the end-to-end healthcare infrastructure and innovative healthcare solutions business across the Asia-Pacific region, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

A strong advocate for shared values and a belief that for-profit companies can have a positive social impact on the communities and the environments in which they operate, Matt is a practised Company Director with many years of experience supporting boards within Australia and abroad.

Matt is studying for a Master of Business Administration and has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing. He has also completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

John Kelly

Chief Growth Officer

John is a skilled leader, passionate about empowering teams and developing emerging talent. His diverse professional background spans from large corporations to government bodies,...
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John Kelly

Chief Growth Officer

John is a skilled leader, passionate about empowering teams and developing emerging talent. His diverse professional background spans from large corporations to government bodies, equipping him with the ability to tackle significant challenges by fostering connections between people, solutions, and partnerships.

With a potent grasp of business development and a talent for strategic planning, John has cultivated valuable relationships between Aspen Medical and its clients across various sectors. Before joining Aspen Medical, John led teams in a variety of service-based companies, always striving to deliver exceptional service to his customers.

John holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Technology Sydney and an Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School. He actively participates in the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) health committee and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Sanja Marais

Chief Technology and Security Officer

Sanja is an experienced and accomplished information and communication technologies (ICT) executive with large-scale experience in cyber security, digital compliance, and technology and...
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Sanja Marais

Chief Technology and Security Officer

Sanja is an experienced and accomplished information and communication technologies (ICT) executive with large-scale experience in cyber security, digital compliance, and technology and innovation management.

She has exceptional skills in aligning technology and innovation with business goals, enabling her to deliver expert digital transformation programs, including systems implementation in various disciplines, service delivery reform, and managing contracts and suppliers.

Through her unique blend of business acumen, global stakeholder management, and integrated solutions development expertise, Sanja has built innovative and robust cybersecurity frameworks for the Australian health sector. Guided by her expert management, she recently led Aspen Medical through an Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment and successful ISO 27001 certification.

Sanja has a Bachelor and Master of Commerce and has held multiple leadership roles, including several board memberships, throughout her career.

Emily Elliott

General Manager of Culture and Performance

Emily is a seasoned human resource executive with over 15 years of experience spanning various public and private sectors, including transport, defence and healthcare. As the General...
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Emily Elliott

General Manager of Culture and Performance

Emily is a seasoned human resource executive with over 15 years of experience spanning various public and private sectors, including transport, defence and healthcare.

As the General Manager of Culture and Performance at Aspen Medical, Emily directs global HR initiatives and leads the creation and implementation of sophisticated workforce systems. Her innovative approach to people management and recruitment strategies significantly enhances the employee experience and promotes organisational excellence.

Holding a Master's in Human Resource Management, Emily is adept at developing and implementing HR strategies. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, organisational design, leadership development, process improvement and establishing and executing robust employee value propositions.

Al Martin

Chief Partnership Officer

Al is a senior executive with extensive experience across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors in Australia, West Africa, UK/Europe, and the Middle East. Al has a strong...
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Al Martin

Chief Partnership Officer

Al is a senior executive with extensive experience across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors in Australia, West Africa, UK/Europe, and the Middle East. Al has a strong background in managing complex commercial and stakeholder environments, delivering high-value programs, corporate governance, and risk management. Before re-joining Aspen Medical in 2022, Al served in the Victorian Public Service as Deputy CEO of a safety regulator and Associate Deputy Secretary for various health programs. Al is also an Australian Army veteran deployed in JTF 652, Operation Vic Fire Assist, and CTF 635, Operation Anode.

In his previous role at Aspen Medical, Al successfully managed a region within a national Defence health service, served as the Country Director for Sierra Leone during the Ebola Outbreak crisis of 2014-2015, and led Aspen Medical UK before becoming General Manager of Aspen Medical Middle East.

Al holds a Global Executive Master of Business Administration from Monash University, a Master of Leadership with a major in Change Management and a Bachelor of Training and Development from the University of New England. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and serves as Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairperson of Nadrasca, a Melbourne disability organisation.

Michelle Widmaier

General Counsel

Michelle is an accomplished senior legal executive, having developed extensive experience from her previous roles across private practice, in-house legal roles, and the federal...
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Michelle Widmaier

General Counsel

Michelle is an accomplished senior legal executive, having developed extensive experience from her previous roles across private practice, in-house legal roles, and the federal government. Over the last five years at Aspen Medical, she has been pivotal in steering the organisational strategic planning, risk management, regulatory and legal compliance, and corporate governance.

Before entering the legal field, Michelle completed a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in the US and worked for ten years as a structural engineer on projects across Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Michelle completed her Juris Doctor degree from Temple University in Philadelphia in 2006. During her studies, she completed an internship in patent law before relocating to Australia in 2011. She is currently a registered lawyer in both Australia and the USA. 

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