Meet the team2024-03-25T09:09:12+11:00

Meet the team

Every day, our teams work with passion and excellence. We are united by a common purpose; to provide quality care so people can live healthier, happier and more independent lives. We are proud to have hand-built a team of leaders and professionals who share our values.

Shining a spotlight on some of our great team members

Femi

State Manager - QLD

'I started my career as a disability support worker and have held several key roles in service delivery, and business support, including various leadership roles. I enjoy leading teams, mentoring, and providing quality services to people with disability.'

Fili

Area Manager - Central South & Central North-VIC

“It’s not always easy, but I’ve always loved that you always make a difference in someone’s life. It might be the smallest thing, but that tiny thing made a difference to someone. And when I walk out of here every single day, I feel so happy that I’ve made a difference to someone, made life a bit easier for them. And that's probably why I’ve stayed in the disability sector for 30 years.”

Shyam

Community Services Manager

'I feel happy to see others happy. I love helping people and that's why I love my job. Moreover, I get the opportunity to treat everyone with love, respect, equality and dignity whether they are my clients or support workers. I feel blessed to have an amazing team who supports me in my work and thankful to the management and senior team leaders who support and appreciate our efforts.'

Mary

Community Services Manager

'I have a background in Nursing and Management and I enjoy baking and gardening! Providing optimal Client care is central to my role.'

Leah

Accommodation Service Manager

'I always believe, that if you have a good team with you to manage, you will deliver exceptional quality services to all.'

Brett

Area Manager - West VIC

'I recall my first day in disability working in a day placement centre, it was quite the experience. I instantly fell in love with the small things I could do that would make someone’s day. I love being able to mentor and support my teams to provide high quality care. I love that I continue to learn and there is always a challenge ready to tackle around the corner'

Our Executive Team

Antonia Albanese

Chief Executive Officer

“I’m committed to supporting, enabling and empowering the Claro Team to deliver uncompromising care and support for our clients.”

Andrew Grayson

Chief Financial Officer

"Andrew has over 20 years of finance experience working for professional service businesses in Australia and the United Kingdom, including Regis Aged Care, Skilled Group and KPMG. Joining in March 2020, Andrew is responsible for leading the broader finance team in supporting the business to deliver the best experience for our clients. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University and is a Chartered Accountant."

Tenille Bilsborow

Chief Operations Officer

"I'm passionate about enhancing business processes and efficiencies to improve better outcomes for clients and enjoys building relationships both my team and other stakeholder."

Cameron Hare

Executive General Manager - Claro

"I’m passionate about breaking down the challenges associated with caring for our aged care and disability participants in supported accommodation and their own homes. By developing and supporting our support worker team we can deliver on our goal of maximising the independence and quality of life of our participants."

Emma Kretschmer

General Manager - Clinical

"I am committed to supporting and empowering the Claro team to provide person-centred, high quality care and support to our clients. It is a privilege to support our clients to achieve their goals and address their own unique challenges."

Richard Fox

General Manager, Quality, Risk & Workforce Capability

"I am passionate about quality healthcare within Residential Aged Care, and striving to innovate this ever changing environment. To achieve this, people are always at the centre of my actions; our clients, our customers and our team."

Olivia Barnhurst

General Manager, Marketing Communications & Projects

"I am passionate about putting our customers and communities at the heart of everything that we do. We continuously strive for clinical excellence in the allied health services we provide to our aged and disability communities."