The Australian Government has today announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

The NDIA Board, headed by Chair Kurt Fearnley AO, appointed Mr Head for a 3‑year term following an extensive national recruitment process. 

Mr Head brings decades of experience in public administration and social policy to the role. He previously served as the inaugural National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards commissioner from 2018 to 2021.

Mr Head said of his appointment: “I am very excited to be given the opportunity to play this significant role in the NDIA as key reforms to the Scheme are being shaped and rolled out.”