Executive Team
Dr Victoria Atkinson
Chief Executive Officer
Dr Victoria Atkinson commenced in her role as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Monash IVF Group on 5 January 2026.
Victoria is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than 30 years experience across clinical, operational and governance leadership roles spanning Australia’s public, private and not-for-profit health sectors. She most recently served as Chief Medical Officer at Healthscope, where she led clinical strategy, governance, and risk across a national hospital network.
A cardiothoracic surgeon by training, Victoria brings deep expertise in healthcare delivery and system performance, alongside senior leadership experience from previous executive roles at St Vincent’s Health Australia and Melbourne Health.
Victoria’s strong commitment to patient outcomes, clinical excellence and organisational culture positions her well to lead Monash IVF Group through its next phase of growth and innovation.
Rebecca Redden
Chief Operating Officer
Since joining Monash IVF Group in 2018, Rebecca Redden has held senior leadership roles, including Interim Operations Officer for the Southwest Coast and Diagnostics, and Regional Manager across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and national Diagnostics services. She has been instrumental in improving operational performance, service delivery, and patient-centred care.
With over 25 years in healthcare, Rebecca combines clinical and business management expertise. Originally trained as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, she has held senior clinical roles in both public and private sectors across Australia and the UK, specialising in fertility, obstetric, and gynaecological imaging.
At Monash IVF, she has led strategic initiatives across multiple business units, driving efficiency, collaboration, and growth. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Medical Radiations and a Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and is recognised for her leadership in healthcare operations, service transformation, and team development.
Tedd Fuell
Chief Governance & Risk Officer
Ms Tedd Fuell joined the Monash IVF Group in February 2016 as the Group Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager.
Tedd has spent the last 16 years in the fertility industry, navigating the complex regulatory framework and advocating for reforms that eliminate discrimination, promote access to care and promote patient safety outcomes.
Before moving to Australia in 2009, Tedd gained her experience in quality, compliance and risk in both pharmaceutical project management and quality and compliance roles. Tedd holds a Bachelor of Science (Biology) degree from the University of London.
Prof Deidre Zander-Fox
Chief Scientific Officer
Prof Deirdre Zander-Fox is currently the Monash IVF Group Chief Scientific Officer. She is responsible for the scientific and research strategy the Monash IVF Group and chair of the Group Scientific Advisory Committee.
In addition to her clinical roles, she also holds multiple academic positions including Adjunct Professor at Monash University and A/Prof at the University of Adelaide.
She is a investigator on several NHMRC grants including the successful $15million MRFF grant to pilot Mitochondrial donation in Australia as part of a clinical trial. Professor Zander-Fox has authored a substantial number of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters with her research primarily focusing on designing and improving laboratory technology to increase the success of IVF treatment outcomes for patients
Prof Luk Rombauts
Group Medical Director
Prof Luk Rombauts joined the Monash IVF Group in 1999, becoming Group Medical Director in 2016. Luk also holds positions as the Research Director at Monash IVF, Adjunct Clinical Professor at Monash University and Clinical Research Director of the Endometriosis Care Centre of Australia (ECCA).
Luk is also the Vice-President of the Fertility Society of Australia (FSA) where he was appointed in 2011.
He is also a Research Fellow of the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, where he is conducting research funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council in the fields of endometriosis and embryo implantation.
Thierry Panthier
Chief Information Officer
Mr Thierry Panthier joined Monash IVF Group in May 2019.
Thierry is responsible for continuing and expanding the Group’s digital transformation and cyber security initiatives.
Before joining the company Thierry worked in management roles for Mediaocean and Faiveley Transport.