Bolton Clarke announces new Group CEO

Bolton Clarke is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Olivier Chretien as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.

Bolton Clarke Chairman, Mr Tony Crawford, said Olivier’s appointment will ensure Bolton Clarke’s continued strong leadership at a pivotal time with commencement of the new Aged Care Act and as the sector transforms to meet the needs of a growing ageing population.

“Olivier is a well-respected CEO and executive who comes to Bolton Clarke with significant national and international leadership, strategy and operational experience in the hospital, care, retail and other services industries - most recently as CEO of InvoCare and previously at other blue chip organisations including Ramsay Health Care, Wesfarmers and Boston Consulting Group,” Mr Crawford said.

“His successful track record and leadership experience in large hospital and care organisations and complex environments such as ours, uniquely qualify him to take Bolton Clarke forward into this next stage.  We are delighted to have Olivier as our new Group CEO.”

Mr Chretien commented on his appointment: “I am humbled and thrilled to join Bolton Clarke as it celebrates 140 years of exceptional care to its customers.

“I have been inspired by the organisation’s purpose and commitment to positive ageing, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a sector which is so critical to our communities.

“I look forward to building on these strong foundations with our 16,000 team members, continuing to leverage technology, innovation and partnerships to grow the organisation sustainably, for the benefit of our customers, employees and communities.”

The appointment comes after Mr Stephen Muggleton announced his planned retirement from the leadership role after 14 years.  

Bolton Clarke Chairman, Mr Tony Crawford, said: “Steve was a driving force behind the 2015 merger that led to the formation of Bolton Clarke and its growth to become Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider. 

“Together with the Board of Directors, I thank Steve for his of visionary leadership that has spearheaded the transformation and development of the organisation to meet the changing needs of older Australians, their families and communities.”