Ron Hooton was appointed Chief Executive of San Carlo in December 2024 following 11½ years as CEO of Vision Australia and a further seven years as CEO of ProCare Health in Auckland. He brings a wealth of leadership and governance experience to San Carlo and specialist expertise in strategy, organisational transformation, the development of team culture, and Information Technology. Ron has an MBA, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and has formal coaching qualifications.
Agnes Loffeleya is a nurse with 19 years of experience in medical, surgical, and gerontological nursing. She holds a Master’s in Gerontological Nursing, a Specialist Certificate in Rehabilitative Care, a Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control, and has recently completed the requirements to become a Nurse Practitioner (awaiting registration). Agnes has worked across various care settings, including Austin Health and Health eCare Brunswick, and now leads a clinical team as Executive Care Manager in aged care. As a transformational leader, Agnes is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care, supporting her team to deliver the best outcomes for residents, continually improving standards, and ensuring that residents always receive safe, respectful, and compassionate care.
Lisa Zhang is a sixteen year experienced nurse, specialising in residential aged care and geriatric health. She is dedicated to person-centred, evidence-based care for older adults with complex needs.
Holding a Master’s in Nursing and qualifications in Immunisation and Infection Prevention and Control, Lisa serves as a certified IPC Lead, ensuring clinical safety and high infection control standards.
She works closely with residents, families, and care teams to uphold Aged Care Quality Standards, bringing strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Gemma joined San Carlo in March 2026 as our Occupancy and Partnerships Manager. Gemma is responsible for bringing new residents and their families into the San Carlo Community. Gemma has an in-depth knowledge of the complex systems and processes that comes from her fourteen years working in the sector. Gemma also enjoys writing and bringing resident stories to life.
Michelle joined San Carlo in August 2019 as Human Resource & Payroll Coordinator, bringing over 8 years extensive experience in human resources with a particular focus in aged care. In February 2021, Michelle assumed the role of Human Resources Manager and more recently in 2026 has expanded her responsibilities and been appointed People & Culture Manager. She is also responsible for the San Carlo Community Programme. Michelle’s expertise lies in strategic human resource management, organisational development, and workforce planning. She has a Diploma in Human Resource Management and currently pursuing her MBA.
Chris Susilo was appointed as Finance Manager at San Carlo in April 2026. A CPA Australia qualified finance professional, Chris brings over 15 years of experience in finance, primarily within the legal sector. His experience includes financial reporting, payroll, cost management, and supporting CEOs and Boards with strategic decision-making. While relatively new to the aged care industry, Chris is enthusiastic about learning the sector’s funding models, operations, and financial complexities, while applying his broad finance experience to support San Carlo.
With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Cameron is an Environmental Services Manager specializing in aged care facility operations, building management, and renovation projects. He began his career as a chef, bringing a deep understanding of food services and the vital role that meal delivery plays in enhancing the well-being of elderly residents. However, after recognizing the broader impact of a well-maintained environment on resident care and quality of life, Cameron shifted focus to Environmental Services, combining expertise in food service management with a passion for creating safe, accessible, and comfortable living spaces.
Ennita Nyandoro was appointed Clinical Care Coordinator in January 2023, following 10 years of dedicated service as a Registered Nurse Division 1 at San Carlo. She brings over 22 years of extensive clinical experience across aged care and acute care settings in Queensland and the United Kingdom. Ennita offers strong leadership capabilities and comprehensive expertise in the care of older adults, contributing significantly to the quality and safety of clinical services at San Carlo. Her academic achievements include a Bachelor of Nursing, a Graduate certificate in Nursing from Victoria University, and a Diploma in Mentorship and Public health from Anglia Ruskin University. She also holds the Foundation of Infection Prevention and Control (FIPC) Certificate from the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control. In August 2025, Ennita successfully completed her Master of Nursing, specialising in Chronic Disease and Ageing, further strengthening her expertise in supporting individuals with complex and long-term health conditions.
Dr Subhash Chandran Kuppadakkath
Dr Subhash Kuppadakkath has been serving as the Quality, Risk and Compliance Coordinator at San Carlo since January 2025. Subhash has extensive experience in developing and implementing robust quality management, and clinical governance systems and driving continuous improvement across various healthcare settings. Subhash has participated in a number of national and international accreditation processes including ISO, JCIA, ACIS, NDIS and ACQSC. In addition to holding a Master of Nursing and a Post Graduate Diploma in HealthCare Management, Subhash is a Registered Nurse with a recent PhD.
Rosemary Paradiso was appointed as our Finance Officer in May 2017. Rosemary has worked in Finance for over 25 years, with 13 years in the aged care sector. She has extensive knowledge of government funding, financial prudential reporting and aged care fees. Rosemary’s primary focus is to ensure our residents and families are financially guided and well informed of the process from admission to departure.
Blazenka was appointed to the Receptionist/Administration role in 2009. She has a Certificate IV in Frontline Management and Certificate IV in Customer Contact. Blazenka is well-known for being our front-line face, and is a dedicated and organised receptionist with a proven track record of providing excellent customer service and managing a busy front desk.
Mr Mutton has over 30 years of experience in the aged care sector. He held senior roles with Aged Care Victoria and the Victorian Association of Health and Extended Care (which was formerly the aged care peak body in Victoria) and was previously Chair of Edith Bendall Lodge and Mayflower Group. Anthony completed a Governing for Not-For-Profit Excellence program with Harvard University and an MBA at Australian Catholic University.
Valentino Marinelli is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience overseeing all financial functions. He excels in preparing monthly management reports and annual financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and transparency. His expertise in cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting drives informed financial decisions. Valentino has successfully led financial teams, implementing fully integrated financial and HR software, enhancing operational efficiency. His strong focus on risk management has established a robust framework that supports strategic planning.
With a steadfast commitment to advocating for marginalised individuals, Jey’s journey began as a Physiotherapist dedicated to providing quality care for one of our most vulnerable populations – the elderly. Driven by a desire to create lasting change, Jey set out to become a leader in the aged and disability care industry to harness the wider influence that comes with leadership and ultimately, empower people to live their best lives. Jey has held various leadership positions and now serves as the General Manager Aged Care VIC & TAS for Calvary Health Care. Jey brings experience in business transformation, strategy development and implementation, and cultural change.
Born in Rome, Italy, Dr Baldi has been part of the San Carlo Board since 1997. As a GP for over 40 years, he has been supporting the elderly Italian Community for much of his career. Dr Baldi provides general practitioner services to the residents of San Carlo. In his spare time, Dr Baldi enjoys cycling and ballroom dancing.
Fr. Ignacio Gutierrez (aka Fr Nacho) was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco – Mexico, in 1969. He has been a member of the Scalabrinian congregation since 1994 and was ordained as a priest in 2004. Since May 2021, Fr. Nacho has been serving as the Provincial Superior of Scalabrini priests and brothers in the Australia-Asia Province. Around this same time, he commenced his tenure as the Scalabrini representative on the San Carlo Board.
Born in Brazil, Fr Luciano was raised there completing not only his primary and secondary education but a degree in Philosophy and theology as well. Shortly after being ordained as a priest, Fr Luciano came to Australia, where he was a minister to the Spanish communities for 10 years. In 2015, Fr Luciano become a member of the San Carlo Board. In 2026 Fr Toldo was appointed Episcopal Vicar for the Northern Region and is the Parish Priest for St Lukes in Lalor. He has also been part of our pastoral care team, providing spiritual support to our residents and visiting families in times of need.