Oryx Communities is delighted to announce the appointment of its inaugural CEO, Michelle De Ronchi.

Michelle joins Oryx with more than 20 years’ executive leadership experience in the health, aged care and training sectors; most recently as CEO for St Ives Home Care/Enrich Living Services, one of the largest national in-home aged care providers. Combined with significant strategic and operational expertise, Michelle has a drive and commitment to providing excellence in person-centred care and a workplace environment that staff can thrive in.

A Registered Nurse, Michelle is committed to continuous improvement and is looking forward to meeting all our residents and receiving their feedback to ensure that they are provided with the best possible care. She has served as a Federal Board Director of the national peak body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and is a committed advocate for issues around ageing positively and planning for an ageing population. Michelle will have responsibility for the leadership of the organisation including The Richardson, The Queenslea, and for the significant pipeline of new developments that will be added to the Oryx portfolio over the coming years.