The Editorial Board of Healthovation Magazine
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Professor (Dr) Chandana Hewege
PhD, PFHEA
Chairman of the HCI Governing Board A/Prof, Department of Management & Marketing, School of Business, Law & Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University, Australia. Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Certified Carbon Literacy Trainer, The Carbon Literacy Project, UK.
Associate Professor Chandana is an academic at Swinburne Business School’s Department of Management & Marketing. He chairs the governing boards of IHM, IHNA, and HCI Holdings and is the chief editor of Healthovation magazine. Chandana holds a PhD in Management from Monash University, an MBA, and a BSc. (Bus Admn) Honours from the University of Sri J’pura, Sri Lanka. He is a Principal Fellow of the Advance Higher Education Academy (UK) and a certified carbon literacy trainer by the UN’s Carbon Literacy Project. His research spans CSR, sustainability, ethical business practices, and regulatory frameworks, with publications in numerous esteemed journals. Chandana has co-edited books on socially responsible consumption and sustainability. His accolades include the 2023 ABDC award for climate action, Vice Chancellor’s Accountability Award, and several teaching and research excellence awards. He also served on the ABDC journal ranking panel in 2013.
Editor
Dr. Abhishek Sharma
FHEA
Dr. Abhishek Sharma is a distinguished academic and researcher with a PhD in Business Management and a Graduate Certificate in Research and Innovation Management from Swinburne University of Technology. Recognised for his dedication to excellence in teaching and learning, he has been awarded a Fellowship from Advance HE, UK, reflecting his commitment to professionalism and his significant contributions to higher education pedagogy.
Currently, Dr. Sharma serving as a Senior Lecturer and Research & Innovation Manager at the Institute of Health & Management (IHM Australia). Apart from his teaching responsibilities at IHM and he serves as the editor of Healthovation Magazine, an industry focused publication that drives innovation and knowledge dissemination within the healthcare and management sectors. Moreover, Dr. Sharma also spearheads the IHM Seminar Series, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence.
In addition to his teaching and editorial roles, Dr. Sharma leads institutional initiatives to enhance global engagement, including advancing IHM’s position in Webometrics Global Rankings. He maintains strong partnerships with peak bodies and associations within the Australian tertiary education sector, such as ACEN, IEAA, and VIEA, bridging the gap between academia and industry to drive impactful collaborations.
Dr. Sharma’s extensive academic portfolio includes teaching diverse subjects such as Brand & Innovation, International Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, and Marketing Strategy. His prior roles as a Sessional Lecturer at Victoria University, Academies Australasia Polytechnic, and as a Teaching Assistant at Swinburne University of Technology underline his versatility and expertise.
A skilled researcher, Dr. Sharma is adept in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with proficiency in advanced tools like SPSS, AMOS, Nvivo, Fireflies, and EndNote. He has made significant contributions as a peer reviewer for leading A-ranked journals, including Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing & Logistics, International Journal of Bank Marketing, and others.
Editorial Board Members
Professor Anthony (Tony) Welch
Associate Professor Anthony Welch has held a number of positions in the discipline of nursing in both the private and public sectors of the health care industry (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Such positions have included Hospital Manager, Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing, Senior Supervisor, Unit Manager, Principal Educator, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Director of Post-Graduate Studies. He has also been a foundation member of two Schools of Nursing in Australia. He is currently employed at Central Queensland University as Assistant Dean Community Engagement, School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Adjunct Professor John G Kelly
Adjunct Professor John G Kelly is the National CEO of the Heart Foundation. He started his role at the Heart Foundation in August 2016, which signifies a return to the heart health field after starting his career as a cardiac nurse. Most recently he spent four years as CEO of Aged & Community Services Australia and spent nine years on The Smith Family Board including five years as Chairman. He also has legal experience as a partner in national law firms, as well as academic appointments with the Sydney Nursing School at Sydney University and the Faculty of Health at University of Technology, Sydney.In 2009 he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) as well as receiving the Alumni Award for Excellence from UTS. In 2010 John was appointed by the Federal Government as Commonwealth Aged Care Commissioner.
Mr. Arun Thomas JP GACN RN
Mr. Arun Thomas is a Board Director, Mentor, and Registered Nurse with expertise in aged care, clinical, board governance, leadership and emergency response. A strong advocate for aged care, education and leadership development, his commitment to shaping the future of healthcare has been further recognised with his appointment as an Honorary Fellow at Charles Darwin University. He also serves the advisory board of Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) & Institute of Health and Management (IHM), influencing curricula and policy to foster a future-ready, compassionate care workforce.