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New CEO at COTA, SRV Victoria

COTA Victoria’s new CEO Ben Rogers says he’s committed to ensuring the peak body delivers for older Victorians.

Published: 14 September 2024
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  • 14 September 2024
  • Ageing Agenda

International advocate and policy specialist, Ben Rogers, has been appointed chief executive officer of Council on the Ageing Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria.

Ben began his career in the health and wellbeing sector in the United Kingdom and Victoria, and started as policy and advocacy manager at COTA Victoria and SRV in 2022. He took on the role of acting CEO of the organisations on 3 May, following the departure of Chris Potaris.

COTA Victoria president, Robert Caulfield, said his demonstrated dedication, passion, and efficacy since taking on the role of acting CEO made him the ideal candidate for the permanent position.