{"id":3403,"date":"2024-05-14T10:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T00:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=3403"},"modified":"2024-05-10T14:07:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T04:07:05","slug":"melissa-king-for-top-ava-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=3403","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Melissa King for top AVA role<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has announced the appointment of Melissa King to the role of Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive search by recruitment firm Brown &amp; Chase. King succeeded Acting CEO Michael Gattas in late March.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AVA was founded in 1921, as a not-for-profit organisation to represent Australian veterinarians working across private practice, government, academia and industry. As of 2024, the body represents more than 8500 members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>King previously held the position of CEO at Surf Lifesaving Australia for almost a decade, is a former Independent Director for the United Nations Association of Australia and has been on the board of the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) since December 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am honoured to step into the role of CEO at the AVA. I look forward to working alongside the dedicated Board, membership and AVA team to continue advocating for Australia&#8217;s veterinary professionals and amplifying their invaluable contributions to society,\u201d King said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AVA President Diana Barker outlined the importance of the role for the future of the AVA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is a pleasure to welcome Melissa to the AVA as Chief Executive Officer. Her impressive leadership credentials will ensure the AVA continues to be a respected voice and powerful advocate for Australia\u2019s veterinarians. The AVA Board has a clear vision to build a stronger, more effective AVA and we are delighted to have a CEO of Melissa\u2019s calibre to drive this vision and improve outcomes for the veterinary sector,\u201d Barker said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JULIA GARDINER<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has announced the appointment of Melissa King to the role of Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive search by recruitment firm Brown &amp; Chase. 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