Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Estia Health, in July 2022, Damian Hiser, is a senior healthcare executive, with more than three decades experience in the private health care sector both overseas and in Australia and most recently over ten years in aged care in Australia. Prior to his appointment as the COO, Damian was our Chief Customer Officer from October 2017. Throughout the past two years Damian was instrumental in leading Estia Health’s response to COVID.

Damian brings a wealth of experience, financial acumen, and understanding of the complexities of both health and aged care systems. With a unique ability to look at opportunities to improve both the customer and employee experience, Damian embodies Estia Health’s purpose “To enrich and celebrate life together”.

As Chief Operating Officer, Damian is responsible for leading Estia Health's operations teams, initiating improvements to ensure the highest level of care is delivered to over 8,000 residents in our homes annually. Damian ensures that every one of our homes engages with their local communities and delivers exceptional and compassionate care for all our residents and their families.

Damian holds a Bachelor of Optometry (UNSW) and a Master of Business Administration (UTS).