Chris Higgins
Chief Executive
Chris began his career as a health services researcher and his background since then includes senior management roles with the Northland, Waikato and Lakes health boards, and leadership roles in a variety of community, not for profit and advocacy organisations, including Presbyterian Support (Northern), Spectrum Care, Brain Injury Auckland, Muscular Dystrophy NZ and New Zealanders for Health Research. He has also served as an RDNZ Board Trustee. He has a Masters degree in political science and a post graduate diploma in health services management. Outside pursuits include cruising on his Triumph Speedmaster, and he’s also a word nerd who loves a good game of competitive Scrabble.
