After an extensive recruitment process and endorsement from the FPMT, Sophie Shrapnel has been appointed as the new permanent Chief Executive Officer of Karuna Hospice Service.
Sophie has been with Karuna for 18 months, initially as the Community Services Manager and then as Acting CEO since June 2024.
Karuna Board Chair Dr John Gilmour said:
“We are delighted with the outcome of this merit-based selection process and look forward to the continued great work by Sophie with the organisation. She is a very dedicated leader who will only continue to grow professionally as CEO. She has demonstrated her people skills, industry knowledge, history of innovation and is strongly aligned to the mission and values of the organisation.”
“I would again like to thank Tracey Porst for her long-term commitment and leadership at Karuna and we wish her well in her new endeavours into the future.”
Tracey Porst formally completed her appointment as CEO on 15 November 2024 and stepped down as a Director on the Board as of the AGM held on 19 November 2024.
The appointment of the new CEO provides Karuna with stability of its key leadership role and will enable the organisation to proactively progress the strategic direction and agreed plans for ongoing success for Karuna and the community it serves.