New CEO found for Blue Wave Living

Ms Jennifer Eddy has stepped down as chief executive officer of BlueWave Living at Woy Woy after 28 years, and a replacement has been announced.

"It has been a privilege and an honour to have Jennifer's strong leadership for the past 28 years at BlueWave Living," said marketing and administration manager Ms Kylie Scott,.

"She leaves us all with a very bright and healthy future that she has been key in creating," Ms Scott said.

"On behalf of the board, management, staff, residents, industry peers and our community, we would like to thank Jennifer for her extraordinary contribution to this organisation," she said.

Ms Scott said Ms Eddy oversaw and led BlueWave's growth from a small community-based aged-care facility to "the outstanding, high quality establishment we see today".

She said the new CEO would be Mr Matthew Downie.

"Mr Downie brings with him a vision, passion and enthusiasm for the industry.

"He will no doubt embrace, and enhance, the standards of care for BlueWave Living residents that we have all worked so hard to achieve."

Ms Scott said Mr Downie had spent the past 10 years working in the aged care sector, with eight of them at the Strathearn organisation in the Upper Hunter.

"He has been responsible for moving that organisation through lots of positive change and substantial growth and is now looking forward to his new role with BlueWave Living.

"He is extremely passionate about the industry and the opportunity to make a positive difference to elders in care, and to the broader community."

SOURCE:

Media Release, 8 Aug 2017

Kylie Scott, BlueWave Living