A message from Michel Landry, World Physiotherapy president
World Physiotherapy is seeking its next chief executive officer (CEO), and I would like to take this opportunity to provide some additional context and insight into this exciting role.
After almost eight years at the helm, our previous CEO, Jonathon Kruger, stepped down in May 2024. Since joining in 2016, Jonathon has been a stalwart advocate for physiotherapists and has led a range of instrumental strategic projects that have had a great impact on the profession globally, as well as improving the governance and operations of World Physiotherapy, not least leading the rebrand of WCPT to World Physiotherapy. Jonathon’s accomplishments as a leader have been impressive.
We have been fortunate that Tracy Bury, a long-time senior staff member, agreed to step in as our interim CEO and has been in this role since May 2024.
This is an exciting juncture for World Physiotherapy, and our new CEO will take on this important role at a transformative moment in our history. Over the past 12 months, our global community has achieved several significant milestones that have brought us closer together, reflecting the growth and unity of the global physiotherapy community, including expanding our influence, strengthening our membership, and navigating the complexities of a pandemic while continuing to deliver meaningful results for our community.
As CEO, your leadership will be integral to delivering on our objectives. You will need to be both a visionary and a pragmatist, capable of navigating a complex global landscape while inspiring and supporting your team to achieve ambitious goals. Equity, diversity, and belonging are at the heart of what we do. The successful candidate must bring a deep commitment to these values, championing inclusivity and social justice while demonstrating cultural competence in engaging with our global community.
We are looking for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is prepared to make bold decisions when necessary. Your ability to innovate, drive continuous improvement, and adapt to the ever-changing health and professional landscape will be critical to our shared success. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead an organisation that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives, globally elevating the role and impact of physiotherapy in health and society.
I hope you are inspired by the challenge and excited about the opportunity to be part of something transformational. World Physiotherapy is an organisation built on the passion, dedication, and collaboration of its people, and we look forward to welcoming a CEO who shares our commitment and values.
To find more details about the role, please visit the Saxton Bampfylde recruitment website.
