Category Archives: Executive team

Executive Manager, Community AOD Programs Peter has worked in the Health and Welfare field for over 35 years. Initially trained as a Social Worker, he has completed a Psychology Degree, and more recently a Health Services Management Diploma. He has worked in the areas of child welfare, general counselling, training and a significant time in […]

Executive Manager, Residential Services Eric has been the Executive Manager of the residential services at Odyssey House Victoria for over 15 years. Eric established the award winning Circuit Breaker program in North East Victoria in 2005. Eric is a board member and past president of the Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association which seeks to promote quality […]

Executive Manager, Finance and Company Secretary Jeff is a qualified accountant with some 45 years experience in financial operations, management accounting, project management, general management and administration. Most of this experience having been gained in senior executive finance positions in the public sector. Additionally, Jeff has substantial experience in major project work and business strategy […]

Executive Manager, Community Programs and Odyssey Institute Neos is a registered psychologist and has worked in the alcohol and other drug field for over 30 years.Neos oversees the Odyssey Community Services and the Odyssey Institute (Training Unit). Odyssey Community Services offers a range of programs targeted to Alcohol and Other Drug Users and their families. […]

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stefan Gruenert is a registered psychologist with more than 18 years of experience in the drug and alcohol sector as a clinician, researcher, and manager. He is currently the CEO of Odyssey House Victoria and the immediate past President of the Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Association. Stefan has worked as […]

Director of Development Janet was born in Liverpool, England and migrated to Australia in 1998. Janet has worked in Fundraising and Development in the not-for-profit sector for more than 20 years. Originally from a corporate background, she entered not-for-profits in 1994 becoming the CEO of Liverpool One Parent Families Trust. Janet was also on the […]