Headquarters:
100 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Year founded:
2002
Number of employees:
1,000
Phone:
0800 557 556
Email:
info@habit.health
Website:
habit.health
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/habithealth
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Ben Teusse
Chief Executive Officer
Ciaran Quinn
Chief Financial Officer
Leigh-Ann Ung
Chief People Officer
Leadership
Ben Teusse is the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Habit Health, after co-founding the company in 2002. As a Physiotherapist with a Master’s degree in Health Practice, he has seen first-hand how evidence-based rehabilitation and integrated health services can improve a person’s quality of life. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, Ben's passion is to deliver integrated and partnered care in an ‘altogether better’ manner, bridging the unnecessary gaps between public and private health funding.
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Teusse
Ciaran Quinn is the Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Habit Health. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with substantial consulting and industry experience. At Habit Health, Ciaran provides strategic recommendations to the Executive Management Team and Board. He is responsible for the financial reporting and budgeting processes and advising on M&A and long-term business and financial planning.
Chief Financial Officer
Ciaran Quinn
Leigh-Ann Ung joined Habit Health in 2018 with 15+ years' experience in HR in both private and government sectors. As Chief People Officer, she leads the development and delivery of HR strategies with particular focus on Habit’s growth journey, supporting the expansion and integration of 240 to 1,000 employees nationwide. Leigh-Ann is passionate about the health and fitness industry, nurturing high-performing teams and ensuring Habit is a place where staff feel fulfilled and driven with purpose.
Chief People Officer
Leigh-Ann Ung
“Having four insurance designations, and the wealth of knowledge that comes with it, enables me to better counsel customers regarding the importance of having the appropriate insurance coverage”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
Leadership
“A true leader can see potential in different employees, regardless of their position. Listening and recognizing the value of each individual not only inspires them but also makes them grow professionally”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
Leadership
Julie Cameron
Chief Clinical Officer
Julie Cameron is a Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in workplace health, following a career spanning mental health, community health, medical, and aged care sectors. With a deep commitment to equity and access in healthcare, she is passionate about ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to achieve better health outcomes, particularly through education, early intervention and sustainable primary healthcare services. As Chief Clinical Officer, Julie is responsible for driving excellence across three key pillars of business operations: clinical quality, operational efficiency and service growth.
Chief Clinical Officer
Julie Cameron
Mark Shirley
Chief Innovation Officer
With a background as a Physiotherapist and a passion for innovation, Mark Shirley drives the development of digital health solutions that enhance patient care and streamline healthcare services. As Chief Innovation Officer at Habit Health, he leads data and digital strategy across the company’s service lines, with a focus on improving accessibility and efficiency across system integration and patient outcomes.
Chief Innovation Officer
Mark Shirley
Habit Health is New Zealand’s largest integrated health provider offering Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, Occupational Health, EAP Services and fitness clubs. An extensive range of specialised health, fitness and personal welfare services along with a comprehensive national footprint enables Habit Health to optimise the health and wellbeing of Kiwis at home, in the workplace or at one of more than 100 locations.
Habit Health began as a small Wellington-based clinic in 2002 and can now be found in every major urban and rural centre across Aotearoa. Its approach is full circle with integrated rehabilitation services to ensure communities revive and thrive.
People have always been at the heart of Habit Health’s efforts to support communities to live their best lives. Veering away from simply “treating patients”, the firm supports people in navigating their individual health journeys. It does so through its values of being passionate about its people, knowing that teamwork makes all the difference, and by leading the way in innovation and best practice.
Katy Ellis
Chief Operating Officer
Jonathan Lockyer
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Alex Boden
General Manager, Australia
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Katy Ellis is Habit Group’s Chief Operating Officer, having joined in March 2021. She draws on her broad experience in various industries, including retail and hospitality, to bring a customer focus to the role. Her recent experience as General Manager at Mojo Coffee saw her oversee growth from 10 to over 40 cafes, as well as expansion into overseas markets.
Chief Operating Officer
Katy Ellis
Jonathan Lockyer is general counsel and company secretary at Oyster, with over 25 years of experience in corporate, legal, and investment sectors in New Zealand and the UK. His expertise in investment transactions, regulatory compliance and property law supports Oyster’s operations and leadership team.
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Jonathan Lockyer
Alex Boden loves working at Vitaco because he’s passionate about health and wellness, and the company makes high-quality supplements and healthy foods that he’s proud to share with his family and friends.
General Manager, Australia
Alex Boden
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
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Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President,
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Karen Bannister, CM
Vice President, Marketing
Dave Longbottom
Chief Technology Officer
Alex Ventura
Head of Marketing
Damian Palovick
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Dr. Mary Lavoie
Head of Risk Management and Senior Vice President
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Mark Bernacki
Chief Underwriting Officer
Ryan Armijo
Chief Operating Officer, Underwriting Division
Bob Petrilli
President, Underwriting Division
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“A true leader can see potential in different employees, regardless of their position. Listening and recognizing the value of each individual not only inspires them but also makes them grow professionally”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
“Having four insurance designations, and the wealth of knowledge that comes with it, enables me to better counsel customers regarding the importance of having the appropriate insurance coverage”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
“A true leader can see potential in different employees, regardless of their position. Listening and recognizing the value of each individual not only inspires them but also makes them grow professionally”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
