11th February 2025

SwanCare Group Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Kim Hocking, Chair of SwanCare Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Martin as the new Chief Executive Officer of SwanCare, effective 12 May 2025. This exciting development comes after a comprehensive recruitment process and marks a significant step forward for SwanCare as it continues to evolve and expand its impact.

Phil brings nearly 20 years of experience across health and aged care sectors, combining a wealth of expertise with a deep commitment to enriching the lives of older Australians. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Phil Martin as our new CEO,” said Kim Hocking, Chair of SwanCare Group. “Phil’s extensive leadership experience, particularly in healthcare operations, governance, and strategic growth, aligns perfectly with SwanCare’s mission to improve the lives of those we serve. His passion for compassionate, person-centred care will help us continue to build on the outstanding foundation SwanCare has established, while driving positive change and innovation. Under his leadership, we are confident that SwanCare will grow even stronger and continue to be a place where our community - residents, families, and staff - feel valued and supported.”

Phil Martin expressed his excitement about the opportunity: “I am truly honoured to join SwanCare and to contribute to the incredible work that has been done here for over six decades. I look forward to working together with all our teams to enhance SwanCare’s legacy of compassionate care. My vision is to strengthen the organisations foundations through innovate in ways that promote active, healthy ageing. My focus will be on building upon the strong foundation already in place, while exploring new opportunities to ensure SwanCare remains a vibrant, community-oriented place that both residents and staff can be proud of.”

Kim Hocking also took the opportunity to acknowledge the significant role of Interim CEO Paul Grzelec during this transition period: “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Paul for his exceptional leadership as Interim CEO. His dedication to ensuring business continuity has been invaluable, and we are deeply appreciative of his commitment to SwanCare during this period of transition.”

Phil’s appointment is an exciting milestone for SwanCare as the organisation looks to expand its brand, continue to meet the evolving needs of its community, and strengthen its position as a leader in the aged care and retirement living sectors.


For further information contact:
Nancy Kingston, Brand & Marketing Manager
SwanCare Group Inc – Ph: 08 6250 0032