Cathryn Cox PSM was appointed Chief Executive of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network in August 2020. Cathryn has many years of experience as an Executive within NSW Health with responsibility for a range of health policy, planning, infrastructure and strategic reform programs.

Cathryn is passionate about the role of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network in providing world-class patient-centred care for children and young people, and their families, as well as ground breaking health research and its translation into clinical practice.

Cathryn is a member of a number of Boards and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. Cathryn was awarded a Public Service Medal in 2018.

Directorships:
Director – Sydney Health Partners
Director – Maridulu Budyari Gumal, the Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE)
Director – NSW Health Pathology Board
Chair – National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Advisory Board