Gary White: Providing more engagement and greater benefits for members

Gary White: Providing more engagement and greater benefits for members

AMA (NSW) Director of Membership Engagement and Commercial Partnership, Gary White, is committed to providing doctors with more value for their membership. 

Gary White’s appointment as Director of Membership Engagement and Commercial Partnerships brings a new level of excitement and expertise for the Australian Medical Association (NSW).

Mr White has worked in the healthcare industry for 15 years – with the last three years in Australia, following his move from the UK to Sydney in January 2020.

He previously worked as the Director of Strategy and Expansion for My Emergency Doctor; a telehealth company committed to changing the delivery of emergency care. 

“I’m really looking forward to starting this new chapter at the AMA (NSW),” Mr White said. 

“My time with My Emergency Doctor allowed me to quickly establish a responsive network across the Australian healthcare industry working closely with state and federal government, ambulance services, LHDs, PHNs and hospitals at a time of extreme and unprecedented pressure on the system.”

Prior to moving to Australia, Mr White gained extensive experience across both private and NHS sectors in the UK, with organisations such as Ramsay Health Care, HCA Healthcare, and Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Trust.

Combining commercial acumen with strategic flair, Mr White led clinician and executive engagement to establish strategic priorities and deliver the implementation of innovative service developments and business growth. 

“I’ve always had a strong passion for ensuring equitable access to care and believe the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic requires unique innovators and collaboration across the field to deliver healthcare in a new integrated way,” Mr White said.

“A key focus throughout my time in healthcare has been to improve the delivery of care through collaboration and partnership, which will be invaluable in my new role at the AMA (NSW).” 

As Director of Membership Engagement and Commercial Partnerships, Mr White will expand the benefits available to members through partnerships and events. Mr White will also focus on ways to facilitate engagement between members, the AMA (NSW) team, and other doctors and industry bodies.

“I’m really looking forward to working with our members to engage and advocate across the industry for their rights and for better health outcomes for our communities,” Mr White said.

He’s already hit the ground running. Within his first month in the role, he has secured a significant commercial partnership to benefit all AMA (NSW) members: Blue Light Card Australia.

“Our partnership with Blue Light Card Australia is the first of many new commercial partners we are excited to bring on board at AMA (NSW) – giving members access to some big name brands.”

More details on this commercial partnership will be announced soon. 

Mr White’s previous experience has given him insight into understanding what doctors need and want in their day-to-day lives. 

“I’d like our members to be fully involved in the AMA (NSW) to ensure we advocate on their behalf, and also ensure members gain access to some of the best benefits around.

“There are several ideas to improve how we engage with our members as an organisation to ensure active participation. I am eager to explore this more, but I also would like to hear from members now.”

Members are encouraged to email the AMA (NSW) Membership Engagement Team with ideas on what you would like to see for the year ahead. 

“Hopefully this year we’re able to do some big things at AMA (NSW) in order to assist and support members further,” Mr White said. 

You can contact Gary White via gary.white@amansw.com.au.