Anja Nikolic has been appointed as CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH), assuming the role in March this year.
Nikolic is currently the CEO of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), with the peak physiotherapy body in Australia announcing her resignation from the role this morning.
She will step down as CEO of APA on 15 March as she begins her new role at the AIDH, the peak body for digital health in the country, on 25 March.
Nikolic said she is grateful for her time at APA and excited to commence a new chapter in her latest appointment.
“Leading the outstanding team at the APA has been a true honour and privilege,” she said.
“Collaborating with a dedicated board of experts and receiving unwavering support from our broader member community throughout my tenure has been immensely gratifying.
“Together, we’ve accomplished remarkable milestones and cultivated a culture characterised by innovation and excellence.”
Nikolic has helped membership of the physiotherapy organisation reach an all-time high of more than 32,000 members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she established the APA as a key source of information for physiotherapists, and helped physiotherapists in WA return to practising during lockdown.
Nikolic is an ally for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. During her time as CEO, which began in 2019, she established the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff Advisory Group, the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Panel and the APA’s fourth Reconciliation Action Plan.
“I am proud of our achievements, and I hold complete faith in the capabilities of the talented individuals who will continue to drive the APA’s strategic vision, and the physiotherapy profession, well into the future,” Nikolic said.
Mark Round, the Chair of the Board at APA, wished Nikolic well for her upcoming role at AIDH.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Anja for her outstanding leadership and tireless dedication to physiotherapy in Australia over the past nine years,” Round said.
“Under her guidance, the organisation has achieved remarkable growth and success. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours and know that she will bring the same level of passion and excellence to her new role.”
In a media statement, the AIDH said the team is excited to have Nikolic join their team, replacing interim CEO Mark Nevin FAIDH, who held the role since July 2023.
“The Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) Board is pleased to advise that Anja Nikolic will soon be joining the Institute as CEO,” the AIDH said.
“Anja is excited to take on the opportunity to grow the influence and impact of the AIDH, to support the digital capabilities of the healthcare workforce and achieve our vision of Healthier Lives, Digitally Enabled.”