Meet the team making a world of difference
At Converge we are a diverse, passionate, and cross-disciplined group of experienced professionals dedicated to transforming people’s lives at work and in their everyday lives. They are the key success factor that brings our mantra – ‘making care real’ – to life.
Our Consultants
Our consultants have, on average, 10 years industry experience in their field of expertise. This expertise is spread across an extensive spectrum of disciplines that allows us to match the right specialist(s) to your needs.
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Counsellors
- Mediators & Conflict Experts
- Pastoral Carers
- HR, Training & Recruitment Specialists
- Data Scientists
- Management Coaches
- Leadership Experts
- Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaches
- Psychometric Assessment Experts
- Risk Consultants
- Diversity Experts
- Wellbeing Experts
- Family & Domestic Violence Experts
- Psychotherapists
Our people remain current in their field of expertise.
- Adhering to and maintaining qualification credentials
- Partaking in professional learning opportunities
- Actively participating in research & development
- Maintaining current industry & regulatory body membership
Andrew Hume
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Hume
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew, as Chief Executive Officer, is excited to lead Converge in the critical industry of mental health and wellbeing. With a visionary approach to business growth, Andrew brings extensive knowledge in customer experience, technology and digital evolution, and business optimisation. He is committed to delivering service excellence, driving innovation, and working alongside a team of highly skilled professionals. Andrew is dedicated to evolving Converge’s capabilities, promoting a passion-fuelled culture, and supporting talent development. He values teamwork, mutual respect, collaboration, and personal development, ensuring Converge remains Australia's most accessible and respected employee health and wellbeing partner.
Jade Nicholson
Executive Director,
Customer Relationships
Jade Nicholson
Executive Director,
Customer Relationships
Jade, as the Executive Director of Client Relationships at Converge, brings over 15 years of experience in sales and customer-facing roles with Australia's largest and most successful retail brands, including Bunnings, Myer, Forever New, Lovisa, and Cotton On. Her diverse background has honed her passion for creating a client-focused culture. She now leads a dynamic team of over twenty partnership managers, tender writers and a sales support team supporting over 1,600 client organisations. Her expertise in sales operations, data capture and reporting, along with her energetic, driven leadership style are key to her success.
Fergus Porter
Chief Technology Officer
Fergus Porter
Chief Technology Officer
Fergus, as the Chief Technical Officer at Converge, brings over 35 years of technology experience in hardware and software design and delivery. Originally from Ireland, he has worked across the EU, UK, USA, Asia, and Australia in industries such as Insurance, Banking, Payroll/HRIS, and Intelligent Traffic Management. Fergus holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). He leads Converge's technology strategy and transformation, leveraging his global experience to drive innovative solutions, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
Sanja Malenic
Executive Director, Operations
Sanja Malenic
Executive Director, Operations
Sanja, as the Executive Director of Operations at Converge, brings 10 years of experience in customer service & operational leadership and is passionate about developing staff. She embeds quality operational systems & processes to deliver a quality user experience across customer service, process improvement, data analytics and workforce optimisation. Sanja continues to play a key role in Converges’ digital transformation journey to enhance systems to support a quality experience. Sanja comes with a background in Psychology and is combines mental health experience with a Masters in Business to ensure operational excellence.
Cate Page
Executive Director,
Clinical Services
Cate Page
Executive Director,
Clinical Services
Cate, as the Chief Clinical Officer at Converge, is a Mental Health Social Worker and organisational development consultant with over two decades of experience in EAP, consultancy, and training. A former manager of the Beyondblue National Workplace Program, Cate is a sought-after expert in mental health in the workplace. She focuses on clinical governance and excellence, evolving the exceptional value that employee assistance providers bring to businesses to reduce people risk and improve performance. Cate believes that investing in people ensures sustainable excellence in supporting both employees and organisational health.
Lana Schwartz
Executive Director,
Products
Lana Schwartz
Executive Director,
Products
Lana, as the Executive Director of Strategic Solutions at Converge, brings a wealth of experience from her background in sport and occupational psychology. Joining Converge in 2004, Lana has played a pivotal role in shaping the organisation, driven by her passion for innovation and excellence. She is also the current president of EAPAA, the peak body for EAP providers. Lana heads up Converge’s large clinical team, driving the highest standards in service delivery and quality. She believes that investing in people ensures sustainable excellence in workplace mental health. She thrives on working with her creative and determined colleagues to achieve outstanding results.
Paul Gretton-Watson
Executive Director,
Strategic Consulting Group
Paul Gretton-Watson
Executive Director,
Strategic Consulting Group
Paul, as the Executive Director of Strategic Engagement at Converge, brings over 25 years of experience in mental health solutions and strategic client engagement. His extensive background in executive-level, client-facing roles has honed his skills in customer relationship management, digital marketing, and organizational growth. Paul’s leadership in developing innovative digital marketing assets and effective communications has significantly boosted Converge International’s industry presence. His ability to understand and meet client needs, coupled with his dedication to mental health and wellbeing, positions him as a key driver of the company’s success. Paul is also in the advanced stages of completing a professional doctorate exploring bullying behaviour in surgery.
Petrina Astbury
Executive Director
People, Culture and Learning
Petrina Astbury
Executive Director
People, Culture and Learning
Petrina, as the Executive Director of People Culture and Learning at Converge, brings over 25 years of experience in senior HR management roles across top-tier private organisations and state and federal governments. She excels in developing strategic HR initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and enhancing employee engagement. Petrina’s proven leadership in HR strategy, executive coaching, and organisational change is complemented by her strong business acumen. Her empathetic and pragmatic approach enables her to build strong relationships and effectively support all levels of the organisation in achieving their goals.
Mark Peters
Non-Executive Director
Mark Peters
Non-Executive Director
Mark has over 15 years of private equity experience and is currently a Partner with Roc Partners, a leading alternative asset manager with over $8.5bn under management specialising in private equity in Asia Pacific.
Whilst working in private equity, Mark has focused on working with small to medium sized businesses on refining and executing on their strategic growth plans across a broad range of initiatives and sectors.
Prior to joining Roc in 2018, Mark previously worked with Next Capital, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, and KPMG. Mark holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws (Monash University) and a Masters of Applied Finance (Macquarie University).
Anna Ellis
Non-Executive Director
Anna Ellis
Non-Executive Director
Anna has more than 15 years’ experience in corporate finance, corporate development and private equity and currently works for Roc Partners, a leading Asia Pacific alternative investment firm. She has a particular focus on growth capital and mid-market investment and is passionate about working with businesses to support growth. Prior to joining Roc Partners in 2021, Anna worked at EY, Wesfarmers, Gresham and for family office capital.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne, is a qualified Chartered Accountant, has an Executive MBA from the University of NSW and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Anna is also involved in not-for-profit and private capital industry boards.
Trevor Harvey
Non-Executive Director
Trevor Harvey
Non-Executive Director
Now consulting to the energy sector in Western Australia, Trevor is a former senior commercial manager for Synergy – the largest electricity retailer in Perth, Western Australia - negotiating and managing the company’s large wholesale electricity supply contracts. Previously manager of strategic human resources for Western Power Corporation, including a strong involvement in strategic corporate change management & building organisational capability, Trevor has also held responsible roles in planning & resource management, commercial and engineering project management and power station operations management.
With a strong volunteering commitment, he has been involved in a variety of local community projects and service in national and local community organisations.
He has 20+ years' experience as a company director across the ‘for-purpose’ and ‘for-profit’ sectors.
Terry Winters
Chairman
Terry Winters
Chairman
In addition to his role as Chairman of Converge International, Terry is Chairman of TasmaNet Pty Ltd and is the past Chairman of Seeing Machines Limited (LSE: SEE), Intelledox Pty Ltd, AVA Risk Group Limited (ASX: AVA), Opportunity International Network Inc., and Australian Home Care Services.
He is also a director of Redflex Holdings Limited (ASX: RDF), and Many Rivers Microfinance Ltd. Terry founded Link Telecommunications Pty Ltd in Australia in 1982 and led the creation of Optus Communications from 1989-1992, serving on the Optus Board until 1995.
