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Adri Isbister
Ministry of Health / Manatū Hauora
Deputy director general, disability
- Previously CEO at Wairarapa DHB, leading development of cross-sector work and implementation of Health Care Home, a primary care initiative.
- More than 25 years’ experience in the health and disability sector.
- The former leader of LIFE Unlimited, a national health and disability service provider.
- Supported implementation of the NZ disability strategy and has held governance positions in the national Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination Association and disability information services.
- Holds an executive MBA and has received two business excellence awards.
Career
LIFE UnlimitedCEO
Jan 1996
- Dec 2010
LIFE Unlimited
Chief Executive
Jun 1996
- Sep 2010
Radius Medical Group
Chief Executive
Oct 2010
- Oct 2015
Wairarapa DHB
CEO
Oct 2015
- Present
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