Executive
CEO
Karena Prevett
GAICD BBus
Karena was appointed to the CEO position at Portland District Health in February 2025 after 18 months in the Interim CEO role. Karena commenced her employment with PDH in August 2017 as the Director of Corporate Services. With a Bachelor of Business/Accounting qualification, Karena has strong financial experience from both the public and private sectors. Prior to working at PDH, Karena was employed in the local government sector for 13 years. Karena has a keen interest in governance and is passionate about the delivery of quality outcomes for our community.
Director of Nursing, Midwifery & Aged Care
Ros Nagorcka
RN, DipMgt, MRCNA
Ros commenced her current role in June 2014. She has over 20 years’ experience in senior management as a Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Nursing in both the public and private health system across Australia. Ros worked in Spinal Nursing at Austin Health in the early part of her nursing career and later returned to Portland to set up and manage Quamby, Drug and Alcohol services. Ros represents PDH on a number of regional committees, including Palliative Care and Chemotherapy. Ros has a keen interest in Governance and Quality.
Acting Director of Primary Care
Jenny Roberts
RN
Jenny has worked at PDH for over 25 years in various roles with the Manager of Chronic and Complex Care being her current position.
Jenny is a Registered Nurse with post graduate qualifications and extensive experience in managing health and primary care teams.
Jenny with be the Acting Director of Primary Care for the interim.
Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Ian Martin
CPA, FCMA, CGMA
Ian commenced at PDH in June 2025 taking on the amalgamated position of Director Finance and Corporate Services.
Ian has come to PDH from Colac Area Health where he was also the Director of Finance and Corporate Services for 3 years. He has worked in similar positions within the rural health sector since moving to Australia from the UK in 2018 with his family.
Having spent many years within the education sector in Scotland, Ian is passionate about lifelong learning and developing the skills and potential of all staff across the organisation. Working collaboratively and as a team are Ian’s main drivers for success and a thriving organisation.
Ian is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Chartered Global Management Accountant and has many years of experience in change management and leadership development gained within the private, public and third sectors.
Acting Director of Medical Services
Rupert Sherwood
MBBS, FRANZCOG, AFRACMA, FRCOG(HON)
Rupert joins the Portland Health Executive team as Acting Director Medical Services.
Rupert is an experienced medical practitioner who has worked as a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for the 35 years, prior to which he was a rural GP in Albany, WA. He has worked as a Clinical Leader and medical administrator for the last 4 years at Western Health, Melbourne. Rupert has led large teams in the provision of specialist training to ensure high-quality organisational outcomes and patient-centred care. As a certified medical professional, Rupert has first-hand knowledge of best practices in diverse fields, including obstetrics & gynaecology, emergency medicine, aged care and cancer services. In 2021, Rupert was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (RANZCOG) for his contribution to college activities, specialist training and quality assurance programs in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Rupert is looking forward to working with the teams at Portland District Health and community leaders to support ongoing opportunities to maintain and expand the range of services offered at PDH, while continuing to promote the strategic plans as outlined by the Board and Executives.
