General managers, program managers and service managers across the organisation report to members of the executive team.
Executive team
Gateway Health is guided in its operations by a highly experienced executive team drawn from a wide range of relevant backgrounds.
Trent Dean
Chief Executive Officer
Trent Dean brings a wealth of health care delivery expertise and a passion for driving positive change. Throughout his career, including roles at the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Mater Health Services and Mercy Connect, Trent has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep commitment to improving community health care outcomes. He has a broad background in health and ageing, community services, public housing, child safety, corporate governance, risk management, quality improvement, and assurance in both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. As CEO of Gateway Health, he is focused on the provision of care and services that connect the community and strengthen individual and population health and wellbeing. Trent is a resident of Albury Wodonga and has actively engaged in the broader health care community, and served on various advisory boards, contributing his insights and expertise to advance local health care initiatives. He holds a Master of Health Services Management, Bachelor of Law (Honours), Bachelor of Nursing, Graduate Certificate in Commerce, Graduate Certificate in Management, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Child and Adolescent Health) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Trent is currently completing a PhD at La Trobe University.
Tracy McCrohan
Chief People and Capability Officer
Tracy has previous experience working in both Marketing and Human Resources at local organisations, including Albury Wodonga Health and Mars Petcare. Tracy thrives on building strategy and organisational direction and has the ability to translate, engage and empower teams to adopt and implement the vision. She has a passion for community engagement and its opportunity to deliver for all, irrespective of culture, geographic or socio-economic challenges.
Alana Pund
General Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing
Jodie Finlayson
General Manager Primary Care and Nursing
Emma Ghys
General Manager Community Care
Emma is an experienced leader with a proven record of building and guiding high-performing teams. With a collaborative and positive style, she has worked across Australia and England in diverse health care settings, from small rural hospitals to large tertiary institutions. Her leadership is defined by inclusivity, innovation, and a strong focus on continuous improvement. Emma thrives in dynamic environments, bringing strategic insight and operational excellence to every role. She is known for a calm, solutions-focused approach that fosters cross-functional collaboration, staff engagement, and client-centred outcomes. Emma holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science and Nutrition), a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics), and a Master in Public Health (Nutrition). She is also a graduate of the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program.