Executive team - Gateway Health

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.

Shaun Field - CPA

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Shaun is an accomplished finance leader with more than two decades of strategic financial management and commercial leadership across diverse industries. Bringing a strong track record in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and organisational transformation, Shaun plays a pivotal role in strengthening Gateway Health’s financial sustainability. Shaun has held Chief Financial Officer and senior commercial leadership roles across diverse sectors, guiding organisations through structural and strategic change, operational reform, and periods of heightened financial scrutiny. Shaun’s executive experience also encompasses CFO roles in large family organisations spanning food processing, transport, and logistics, where he led finance functions through periods of strategic growth and structural change, strengthened financial capabilities and insights, and improved business performance outcomes. Earlier in his career, Shaun held key finance roles at Woolworths, Westfield, and Harrods London, gaining broad exposure to financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and commercial partnership. A member of CPA Australia, Shaun combines technical financial expertise with a pragmatic, people-centred leadership style that supports collaborative decision-making. Known for his calm, pragmatic approach, his experience across private, commercial, and corporate environments equips him with an adaptable and strategic approach to financial leadership, fostering a culture of integrity, clarity, and shared leadership. Shaun has resided in Albury Wodonga since 2011 and is actively engaged in supporting the community where possible. Shaun is passionate about arts and culture and is a volunteer Board member, serving as Chair of HotHouse Theatre since 2023.

Pip Flegeltaub

Interim Chief People and Capability Officer

Pip is an experienced Human Resources executive currently serving as Interim Chief People & Capability Officer, with responsibility for ICT, Facilities, Fleet and Purchasing, Marketing and Communications, Health Information, and People and Culture. In this role, she provides strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of corporate and enabling services, ensuring that people, systems, and operational functions are aligned to support organisational performance and sustainable service delivery. With a professional background spanning the banking and hospitality sectors, Pip brings a pragmatic, solutions-focused perspective to leadership and organisational development. She is recognised for her collaborative and people-centred approach, working closely with executive leaders and managers to strengthen workforce capability, build organisational resilience, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Pip’s experience encompasses the full spectrum of human resource management, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, organisational development, payroll governance, and work health and safety. She is particularly focused on enabling leaders and teams to perform at their best by establishing clear people strategies, strengthening leadership capability, and embedding practices that support a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. Pip holds a Diploma in Human Resources, an Advanced Diploma in Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Management.

Alana Pund

General Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing

Alana (Lany) is an experienced social worker and executive leader with more than 20 years’ experience across the mental health sector. As the leader of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Directorate, Alana provides strategic leadership for services that support mental health, recovery, and community wellbeing. Alana holds a Bachelor of Arts (Politics major) and a Bachelor of Social Work. Having grown up locally, she brings a strong personal connection to the community and a deep commitment to improving wellbeing outcomes for individuals and families. Her career began in frontline clinical practice, providing a strong foundation in person-centred and recovery-oriented care. Over the course of her career, Alana has led multidisciplinary teams across both mental health and early years services, with a focus on strengthening integrated supports for children, young people, and families. She is passionate about building responsive services, supporting a skilled workforce, and working in partnership with communities to create lasting improvements in mental health and wellbeing.

Jodie Finlayson

General Manager Primary Care and Nursing

Jodie has a strong background in community health and nursing leadership across acute health and community settings. She is passionate about improving access and equity, building partnerships, and creating practical solutions that strengthen individual and community wellbeing. Jodie brings both strategic insight and a hands-on approach to her work with a focus on people. She values collaboration, innovation, and person-centred care, and is committed to making a meaningful impact through her work.

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.