

BSc.N, Dip. HSM, AICD
Before moving to the Gold Coast, Malcolm McCann worked in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) for more than 30 years. He graduated from Manchester University (Bachelor of Nursing Honours Degree) in 1988 and followed a career in health leadership. This included acute, community and mental health services management; the latter two as an NHS Trust Board Executive member for more than 15 years. Malcolm also has extensive experience of primary care and was a Primary Care Trust Chief Executive for five years, gaining expertise in commissioning, integration and partnership working. Malcolm joined Gold Coast Health in 2019 as Executive Director, Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) and, with his leadership, has led MHSS on a transformation journey. Malcolm is passionate about Mental Health services and is proud to be co-chair of the Gold Coast Regional Plan Steering Committee. He is a compassionate leader, committed to value in the public service and a believer in ‘stronger together’.