OUR PEOPLE
OUR DIRECTORS
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Chairman
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Dr. Bill Sears is one of Australia’s leading spinal surgeons. Dr Sears is the immediate past-President of the Spine Society of Australia and has also served as President of the NSW Neurosurgical Association and the Asia-Pacific Cervical Spine Society.Dr. Sears has held key roles in the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS), including as a Research Committee member and IT Committee Chair. He is actively involved in spinal biomechanics research and has authored 29 peer-reviewed publications. He has presented over 150 lectures at scientific congresses worldwide, earning national and international awards.
A consultant to several international medical device companies, Dr. Sears is a named inventor on 12 issued US patents. He has also served on the Board of Dalcross Private Hospital, where he chaired the Medical Staff Council and the Clinical Review Committee.
As Chairman of Wyvern Private Hospital, Dr. Sears brings extensive experience and leadership, dedicated to advancing patient care and medical innovation.
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DIRECTOR
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Geoff Hodge joins the Wyvern Board after an international career in banking operations, asset management and technology. He has been a Board member of County Natwest in Australia, Natwest Capital Markets in London and Rothschild Asset Management in Australia. He was the Founder and CEO of Milestone Group, where he created a global financial software business. Following its acquisition, he became a Managing Director at Bank of New York Mellon, performing the roles of Country Head for Australia and the Global Head of Fund Accounting for the world’s largest Custodian Bank.
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DIRECTOR
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Dr Sergides trained as a Neurosurgeon initially in Cambridge, England. He was appointed to the London training scheme and rotated through Kings College, Atkinson Morley’s and Hurstwood Park hospitals. One year of his UK training was spent as a Fellow at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.Following completion of his UK training and admission to the Royal College of Surgeons of England, he returned to Australia for advanced, specialised training in spinal surgery. He has also completed the Australasian specialist exam for Neurosurgery and has been admitted to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Dr Sergides has co-authored over 18 scientific papers, mostly on Neurosurgery.
He is actively involved in research and teaching. He teaches medical students from the University of Sydney and advanced Neurosurgical trainees at the Royal North Shore Hospital.
Dr Sergides co-runs a fellowship programme in Spinal research and complex spine surgery. This is a cross-campus fellowship based at Royal North Shore Hospital’s spinal unit, North Shore Private hospital.
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DIRECTOR
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With 25 years of executive experience in the private hospital sector, Carol Bryant has made a significant impact as a CEO, leading institutions such as Macquarie University Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital.Under Carol's leadership, both hospitals witnessed remarkable business growth and benefited from the introduction of innovative services and programs.
Beginning her career as a Registered Nurse in 1975, Carol spent over a decade at North Gosford Private, holding key positions including Acting Director of Clinical Services and Deputy Director of Nursing. In 2000, she joined Ramsay Health Care, further enhancing her expertise.
Carol's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science from UNSW, a Graduate Diploma of Education from Armidale, and management training from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and Singapore Management University. Her visionary approach and dedication to excellence have earned her respect in the private hospital sector.
Carol Bryant's exceptional leadership skills and commitment to innovation have made her a respected figure in private healthcare, shaping the success of Macquarie University Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital.
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DIRECTOR
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Mark Walsh is currently Head of Milestone Group, a global Fintech company owned by Bank of New York Mellon, and the Branch Manager for BNY Australia. Previously Mark has held roles as CFO of Milestone Group; Managing Director of Natwest Markets Australia and Regional Chief Operating Officer Natwest Markets Asia Pacific. Mark is a Chartered Accountant who has had direct experience in assisting start-up ventures with financial planning and go to market strategies.
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DIRECTOR
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Grant Hummel is a Partner at HWL Ebsworth with extensive corporate and commercial expertise, specialising in capital raisings, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and advisory services related to the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules. He co-leads HWL Ebsworth’s Health Industry Group and holds an honors degree in life sciences. Grant’s experience includes advising numerous health, pharmaceutical, and aged care clients on their corporate and commercial legal needs. This includes capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial agreements, and structuring requirements.
OUR LEADERSHIP
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CEO & Director of Clinical Services
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Anne Scott is a highly experienced healthcare executive and clinical leader with over 30 years in the private hospital sector. As Chief Executive Officer and Director of Clinical Services at Wyvern Private Hospital, Anne leads the organisation’s strategic direction, operational performance, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.Beginning her career at Royal North Shore Hospital, Anne has built an extensive background across acute surgical care, nursing leadership, and hospital operations. Her career has progressed through key senior roles including Director of Clinical Services at Wyvern Private Hospital and Deputy Director of Nursing at Macquarie University Hospital, where she specialised in workforce strategy, leadership development, and governance.
Anne brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and commercial insight, with a strong focus on organisational culture, patient-centred care, and sustainable growth. She has successfully led major initiatives including hospital commissioning, accreditation readiness, workforce optimisation, and quality improvement programs aligned with national safety and quality standards.
Known for her values-driven leadership style, Anne fosters high-performing teams and strong relationships with medical specialists and stakeholders. Her approach is grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring both clinical excellence and operational efficiency.
Anne holds a Master of Health Management, a Bachelor of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Honours), complementing her extensive practical experience in healthcare leadership.
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DIRECTOR
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Financial Controller
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JChris is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of finance and leadership experience, including a strong foundation built at Deloitte.Known for driving financial excellence, enhancing operational performance, and implementing robust financial controls, Chris brings deep expertise across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic commercial analysis.