The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has just announced the appointment of Steve Morris as its incoming Chief Executive Officer.

Morris is a registered pharmacist with more than 20 years' experience in senior health executive roles, including as the former CEO of NPS MedicineWise and more recently Arthritis South Australia.

He's also served as South Australia's Chief Pharmacist, was the inaugural Executive Director of SA Pharmacy, and holds an adjunct Associate Professor position within the Pharmacy Department at the University of South Australia.

PSA National President, Dr Fei Sim, said "we are excited to have someone of Steve's experience to join PSA to lead pharmacists through an exciting time for the profession".

Taking on the position from the departing Mark Kinsela, Morris will commence in his new role on 19 June.

More details in today's issue of Pharmacy Daily.