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Feb 17, 2026

Luke Lindsay appointed new CEO of Stride Mental Health

We are excited to announce that following a rigorous and competitive recruitment process, the Stride Board has appointed Luke Lindsay as our new Chief Executive Officer. Luke steps into the role on the 14th of April 2026, bringing with him a wealth of experience and an exciting vision for Stride's future.

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Luke brings more than 25 years of executive and clinical leadership across Australia’s mental health, suicide prevention, community services and healthcare sectors. He has a broad range of strategic expertise and leadership experience, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Lifeline Direct and General Manager at UnitingCare Queensland. Luke is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds advanced degrees in mental health and clinical psychiatry. He also serves on various Boards as a Non-Executive Director and is an appointed Expert Clinical Advisor to both the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Office of the Health Ombudsman.

“Stride Mental Health has a long and proud history of supporting Australians through some of life’s most complex challenges. I am honoured to lead an organisation so deeply committed to recovery, inclusion and hope. I look forward to working with our extraordinary staff, consumers and partners to continue advancing mental health services that are compassionate, high quality and shaped by lived experience”.
– Quote from Luke Lindsay.

Stride’s Chair, Peter Emery shared that “towards the end of last year, the Board commenced a comprehensive search for a new CEO. Although a Director of the Stride Board at that time, Luke was subject to the same rigorous recruitment process as other candidates. He was successful based on merit following a competitive and comprehensive assessment”.

“On behalf of the Board, we are excited to see Luke step into the CEO role. We are confident that with his extensive background in mental health, as a practitioner, an academic and an executive leader he has the experience, insight and passion to lead Stride’s future growth and impact”.
– Quote from Peter Emery, Chair of the Board

Rocky Naickar will continue in the role of interim CEO until Luke commences on April 14.

For any media enquiries, please contact marketing@stride.com.au

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