Our trustees

Richard has been a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist at Auckland City Hospital since 1985 and in part-time clinical neurophysiology practice since 1989.

At Auckland City Hospital, Richard works with other neurologists, providing general neurology and neurophysiology services to the region. He is Chairman of the Julius Brendal Trust and President of the Australian & New Zealand Association of Neurologists.

Richard was Chairman of the Auckland Hospitals Research & Endowment Fund (previously A+ Trust) before the Auckland Hospital Foundation was established as the official fundraising charity for Auckland City Hospital’s adult health services. He was instrumental in the formation of the Auckland Hospital Foundation, and is now Deputy Chairman.

Josephine is the Chair of New Zealand Health Group, with over 30 years’ experience in the home and community sector, and six years as CEO / Managing Director of New Zealand Health Group. Josephine co-founded Geneva Healthcare in 1996, prior to which she spent fifteen years in clinical nursing and health management in New Zealand and the UK.

Josephine has played an integral part in implementing nationwide service delivery models that prioritise the Kaiāwhina workforce and focus on developing specialist skills and expertise to support the future needs of the home and community sector.

Her visionary leadership and contribution to the industry have been recognised by the New Zealand Women of Influence Awards, and in 2019 she joined a select list of women inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs.

A mechanical engineer by trade, with a Master of Business Administration from Sydney University, Sameer has extensive experience in management and leadership roles in various countries and industries. Sameer has good knowledge and understanding of international trade through his work in the Middle East, Fiji, India, Australia and New Zealand, and has strong networks across the globe.

Sameer is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors NZ and is on the board of Bank of India (NZ) Ltd, Refrigerant Recovery NZ Ltd, Chairman of India NZ Business Council and Deputy Chair at New Zealand Asian leaders (NZAL).

Sameer joined the Auckland Hospital Foundation to utilise his networks to raise awareness and ultimately funds for the charity. He wants to help the foundation achieve its purpose of investing in cutting-edge technologies and innovations, and education and training in the medical field.

Tama is of Ngāti Whātua, Waikato and Ngāti Tuwharetoa descent. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the public health, mental wellbeing and addictions services within iwi, NGOs and district health boards.

Tama is Whānau Director at Whai Maia, the social developmental arm of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Director of Ahikaroa Enterprises, which develops NGO Māori responsiveness frameworks through strategic advice, auditing measures and delivery of cultural competency and Treaty of Waitangi training.

Tama’s focus is on effective health services, indigenous models of care, equity in health outcomes and wellbeing for all. Tama has a University of Auckland Postgraduate Diploma in Business Huanga Māori, and is currently completing a Masters of Business Administration.

Carl was appointed Chief Medical Officer at Te Toka Tumai Auckland (Auckland City Hospital) in 2024. A medical graduate of the University of Auckland, Carl trained as an endocrinologist, general and obstetric medicine specialist in the Auckland region. He has held clinical and leadership positions in Wellington and Middlemore Hospitals and most recently at Te Toka Tumai as Clinical Director of General Medicine & Endocrinology.

Carl continues in clinical practice as well as the CMO role; he is an Honorary Academic at the Liggin’s Institute and is co-supervisor for several fellows completing their PHDs, as well as being an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medicine.

Carl is involved in a variety of roles outside Te Toka Tumai, including the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, Pharmac Endocrine Advisory Committee and the New Zealand Endocrinology Advanced Training Committee.