The Chair of the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT), Michael Doery, has announced the appointment of Andrew Eriksen to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
When announcing the appointment Michael said, ‘Andrew’s proven leadership skills, unique understanding of GMCT and care for the customer make him well placed to continue to lead GMCT’s workforce and our flagship development program, Moments that Matter. The Moments that Matter program puts the customer at the centre of everything we do and continues to enhance the customer experience.’
Prior to joining GMCT, Andrew worked as an executive director and in senior management roles, successfully designing and leading transformative projects across multi-national organisations. Andrew is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was the Chief Operating Officer at GMCT before fulfilling the duties of Interim CEO.
Andrew says, ‘I’m honoured to represent a compassionate organisation that truly values people and place. I am pleased the appointment also recognises and expresses ongoing confidence in the stability of the entire organisation, its governance, people, culture and values. The culture of care and compassion exhibited by the board and staff presents an exciting platform from which the organisation can continue to grow and enhance the experience for families in the moments that matter.’
About GMCT
Established in 2010, GMCT is a self-funding Class A Cemetery Trust regulated under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 (Vic). We report to the Department of Health and are governed by a Trust appointed by the Minister for Health.
Our operations cover the north, west and east regions of metropolitan Melbourne, and we manage 19 cemeteries plus two greenfield sites.
We are a trusted partner supporting Victorian families through their experiences of life, death and grieving. We provide burial, cremation and memorialisation services to meet the needs of our diverse communities, and we encourage families to plan ahead.