Richmond management team

Dilwyn Griffiths - Acting Chief Executive Officer

Dilwyn was appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Burwood and Richmond Hospitals in February 2025. He has more than 20 years' of experience in accounting and senior finance positions. Dilwyn joined St John of God Health Care in 2015 and has previously worked at St John of God Subiaco and Murdoch Hospitals in a range of roles including Deputy Director of Finance, Finance Director and Director of Corporate Services.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Dilwyn completed his studies in the UK and holds FCA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Having started his career in auditing, Dilwyn has gone on to work in a diverse range of industries from construction to dot com, manufacturing to mining, all providing the experience brought to his current role with St John of God Health Care.

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.