Meet our Executive Team
Together, our leaders have created an industry leading workplace culture, inspire excellence in customer service and foster the best outcomes for our clients.
Our strong and stable executive team mobilise everyone in KINNECT to propel our vision and strategy forward.
Kevin Conlon
Chairman
Kevin founded KINNECT as a university graduate in Townsville in 1996. An Accredited Exercise Physiologist by profession, Kevin’s mission was to help people; a mission that is still true today. Since the early days, Kevin has overseen KINNECT’s growth into a leading, privately owned occupational health business, operating nationally across Australia.Â
Dave Hughes
Chief Executive Officer
Dave joined KINNECT as an Exercise Physiology graduate in 2003, working initially in Cairns and then in Brisbane. A specialist in workplace rehabilitation, Dave spent years working within the industry, honing his craft and developing his management expertise before returning to KINNECT as our Chief Operating Officer.Â
Amanda Johnston
Chief Operating Officer
A Registered Psychologist with over 20 years of industry experience. Amanda is well-regarded in the industry, and brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.
Jess Hopley
Chief Financial Officer
As a qualified Accountant, Jess brings a strong commercial focus to KINNECT’s leadership team as the only member who is not from an allied health background. Jess provides momentum on KINNECT’s continued growth strategy as she oversees the financial and commercial aspects of the business. Â
Zahra Dharani
Chief Technology Officer
As an Occupational Therapist, Zahra joined KINNECT in 2003 when she was responsible for introducing Workplace Rehabilitation services. In her role now as Chief Technology Officer, she has led on the continued development of KINNECT’s technology platform, Carelever.Â
Clark Hopley
Chief Customer Officer
After a few years running his Physiotherapy practice in Gladstone, Clark joined KINNECT, expanding KINNECT’s central Queensland operations. Now as Chief Customer Officer, Clark is the key point of contact for many of KINNECT’s biggest clients where he helps them to find solutions to their occupational health challenges.Â
Courtney Hargrave
 National Customer & Innovation Manager
Courtney is an extensively experienced Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist having worked in the Occupational Health / Rehabilitation industry since 2010. Courtney is responsible for working closely with our National Customers to ensure our service delivery always exceeds their expectations, as well overseeing the execution of innovation projects within KINNECT.Â
Gerald Peterson
State Manager | NSW
Gerald started his career at KINNECT in Queensland as an Exercise Physiologist. He has led the expansion of KINNECT’s service provision to NSW, establishing a brand new team. The thriving NSW business, now with two locations, is led by Gerald as the State Manager.Â
James Buckley
State Manager | VIC
As a new Exercise Physiology graduate, James came to KINNECT and initially worked in Queensland. As KINNECT began to expand into Victoria, James moved interstate setting up a brand new location and a multidisciplinary team which he continues to lead.
Damien Amsuss
State Manager | WA
Damien is an Exercise Physiologist with over 15 years’ experience leading allied health teams within Workers’ Compensation schemes across Australia. Damien now leads KINNECT’s Occupational Health and Workplace Rehabilitation services in Western Australia.
Matt Waide
State Manager | QLD
Matt is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist and workplace rehabilitation expert. He heads up Workplace Rehabilitation and Occupational Health for all QLD KINNECT locations.
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