Andy Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

As a GLG Network Member, I bring 28 years’ of experience in the healthcare and rehabilitation industry to help clients solve some of their challenges in this area.GLG is the world’s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.

Auckland, New Zealand

Alongside Corne Mackie and various directors from Southern Cross Healthcare Ltd, I was a director of Active Ltd, trading as Active+. Active+ is one of New Zealand’s leading multidisciplinary allied health companies, delivering a range of integrated services including injury/ illness management, prevention and wellness. Through a network of over 1300 providers across New Zealand, we designed and delivered innovative solutions to achieve measurable positive outcomes. Our client list included public and private sector organisations such as the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Ministry of Health (MOH), District Health Boards, private insurers, and many large corporates. I was a board member of Active Ltd from 2019 onwards including being chairperson for 3 years, and during that period have contributed to the strategic direction and planning which has seen significant growth in the company. Additionally, the board helped to guide the company through the many challenges of the COVID pandemic successfully.In my executive role as COO I was responsible for the operations of Active+ throughout New Zealand, including operational processes and efficiencies, health and safety, privacy, complaints, HR, IT, B2B relationships, marketing, sustainability, customer relations and PR. During my tenure I also gained responsibility for the measuring and reporting of the organisation's carbon footprint for auditing by an external auditing agency, and was responsible for ongoing monitoring and reduction of the footprint.Navigating HR, health and safety and organisational culture during the COVID period was a challenging but incredible learning experience, and I am proud to have help lead the company through that period and out the other side.

New Zealand

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal hears and determines disciplinary proceedings brought against health practitioners. I was a Physiotherapist member of the tribunal for this time period, which involved hearing a number of cases brought before the tribunal.

Auckland, New Zealand

During this period I became an Executive Director of Active+, and was chairperson of the Active Ltd Board. This was a period of consolidation and private equity interest in rehabilitation services in New Zealand, and as part of the board we were able to navigate this turbulent time successfully. This period also included a buy-in from Southern Cross Healthcare Limited, and I played a role as board member and chairperson in communicating and implementing this significant change to the organisation and our providers.In terms of my executive role as Clinical Director - Allied Health, I was responsible for our network of Allied Health providers and performance for a number of contracts in which they participated. These contracts included ACC Vocational Rehabilitation (Stay at Work and Back to Work), Pain Management Service and Clinical Services, amongst others. As well as oversight and responsibility for these services, I was also held responsibility for partner relationships with both the contracting organisations as well as clinical providers. While in this role I successfully participated in having Active+ be involved in an ACC Pain Management Service pilot demo. My biggest success during this however was being part of the team that successfully went through the tender process and co-design to allow Active+ to be one of 6 out of ~90 proposals accepted to be one the providers for the Escalated Care Pathway pilot service, a ground-breaking service for musculoskeletal rehabilitation in NZ. Once successful, I then became Project Lead for this service through development, roll-out and successful launch, through until March 2020. The Active+ version of this service has been praised for its work in ensuring cultural integration, equitable access and innovative marketing. This program included facilitating and fostering partnerships with Māori health providers such as Te Kohao.

Auckland, New Zealand

Franchise Operations Manager for Active Physio Ltd group of clinicsI was responsible for individual Franchisee support for business planning, marketing support for email and social media, B2B contact, group CPD, new franchisee development and current franchisee business planning.

School Of Physiotherapy, Akoranga Campus, Northcote, Auckland

I provided practical and teaching labs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) students at the School of Physiotherapy, AUT Akoranga campus. These have been in the papers of Acute Care in Orthopaedics, Principles of Movement and Function, and Body Systems. As part of the role, I examined students in practical and oral live one on one examinations.

Auckland, New Zealand

Franchisee of two branches of New Zealand's largest private physiotherapy clinic network. The first was a brand new clinic in the Albany retail and business precinct in 2006, which grew from strength to strength, including moving into a purpose-built clinic space in 2009. I managed a team of experienced physiotherapists and an occupational therapist, along with specialist contractors including neuro OTs and PTs. In early 2014, I purchased an existing clinic in Orewa, and brought it under the Active umbrella.My job as a franchise owner involved all aspects of clinic management, including financial planning and management, accreditation with external agencies, HR functions, marketing analysis, and general business planning.My clinics offered extensive Pilates services, and Vocational, Social, and Pain Rehabilitation service (with ACC). We were also tremendously proud to be providers of Pink and Steel Cancer Rehab programs, to enable people following a cancer diagnosis to return to fitness and function. As principal physiotherapist, my role was also to oversee and mentor the clinical and non-clinical within the clinic, and the clients they were treating.The Albany clinic was sold at the end of 2016, and the Orewa clinic was sold in early 2018, and both are staying within the Active+ network of clinics.

Auckland

Working in high profile sports physio clinic involving assessment and treatment of mostly acute spine and upper/lower limb injuries and workplace injuries including OOS. Involved treating members of Team New Zealand sailing team with their sports injuries. Referrals from consultants, GPs, local firms and self referrals

Harley Street, London, United Kingdom

I worked here as a physiotherapist in this multi-disciplinary high profile clinic in Harley St, London. This included working with dancers and performers from West End shows and film/television, including Chicago, Mamma Mia, Fame. Specialised in assessment and treatment of peripheral disorders using isokinetic equipment (KinCom) including sports clients from Premier League football clubs Arsenal and West Ham and England Rugby Football Union

London, United Kingdom

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Based in outpatients with onsite gym and offsite in GP surgery clinics. Developed and implemented chronic low back pain classes. Developed and implemented continuing education program for physios across 3 hospitals. Involved supervision and teaching of 2nd/3rd year physiotherapy undergraduate student.

Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand

Rotational Junior Position as a new graduate physiotherapist. Also involved pitch-side physiotherapy work with sports including rugby.

Certificate In Proficiency In Te Reo

Master Of Health Practice, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Distinction

Pgdip Health Science (Musculo. Physio), Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Bphty, Physiotherapy