Richmond management team

Management team at St John of God Richmond Hospital

Steven Rajcany - Chief Executive Officer 

Steven is the Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Burwood and Richmond Hospitals, having started in the role in February 2024. Steven has over 16 years’ experience as a private hospital CEO, leading both small and large acute surgical, medical, rehabilitation and mental health hospitals, in regional and metropolitan locations. 

Steven has a nursing background, holds a Master of Health Management, and is a Graduate of the Australia Institute of Company Directors.  He holds a number of non-executive director positions in community aged care and early childhood not-for-profit organisations. 

Rachel Bowes - Director of Clinical Services

Rachel joined the Richmond executive team in January 2022. Rachel came to Australia in 2010 having had 15 years’ experience in the UK mental health system. Rachel then spent some time working in Western Australia’s community mental health service, before spending five years at Medibank Private. Prior to working with St John of God Health Care, she was with Lifeline Australia for four years.  

Catherine Keyvar - Deputy Director of Nursing

John Sweeting - A/Director of Mission Integration

Appointed January 2024

John joined the NSW Mental Health Services team as DMI across Burwood and Richmond Hospitals. He has held a number of senior management roles with the Catholic Church for the past 22 years including roles in Dioceses, Catholic Schools, Universities, Catholic Welfare and with World Youth Day Sydney 2008.

John holds a Bachelor of Theology and has experience in church administration, together with pastoral and finance roles

David Burns - Director of Finance and Corporate Services

David Burns was appointed Director of Finance and Corporate services in 2010. David has more than 30 years of experience in financial services, working for banks, insurance companies and financial services in Australia and England. David is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Certified Practising Accountant.

Dr Jeff Bertucen - Director of Medical Services

Appointed February 2023

Dr Bertucen has worked at Richmond Hospital for over 20 years, first as a registrar, then as a VMO.