Christopher How

Stephen Becsi has resigned from WA-based aged care provider Bethanie Group, after being CEO for three years.Christopher How has been appointed as acting chief executive officer having previously held the position of chief operating officer at Bethanie. 

Bethanie has confirmed Christopher How as its chief executive officer.

Western Australia’s aged care sector is preparing for major upheaval, including the entrance of investment-hungry private equity firms, as the most significant reforms in a generation take effect.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

Changes to the government’s funding model for aged care providers have increased competition, but also complexity.

Pact Construction has begun work on Bethanie’s $58 million aged care facility in Gwelup.

SPECIAL REPORT: Hospital and aged care industry professionals have given WA’s health care system a mixed review, with some aspects applauded and others in need of improvement.

PS Structures has started work on new apartments at Bethanie’s Peel project in Mandurah, marking the aged care provider’s second major development this year.

Not-for-profit aged care provider Bethanie has set a high benchmark for board remuneration in a sector where many of its peers do not pay any fees to board members.

Service providers and developers are pursuing opportunities in WA’s growing aged care and retirement sector, with a pipeline of property overhauls and new builds worth more than $500 million.

SPECIAL REPORT: Big changes to the home services sector have boosted consumer control over choice, leading to a more competitive market as an increasing number of consumers want care kept at home.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Chris How, Michael Corboy, Melissa McEwen, Luke Cox, Ian Armstrong and John Hancock.