Key Staff - Senior Management Team

Andrew Vidler

Chief Executive Officer

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With over 30 years of extensive experience in the healthcare sector, Andrew has made significant contributions to the retail pharmacy and healthcare services industries. His career highlights include serving as CEO of Pacific Smiles, where he led the ASX listed dental business with over 130 dental centres, 800 dental practitioners, and more than 1,500 team members. He also served as the Executive General Manager of Retail at Wesfarmers Health, overseeing the Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy businesses. Previously, Andrew spent over 20 years at EBOS Group Limited in various senior leadership roles, including leading Terry White and Chemmart Chemists.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Business from Monash University. He has lived and worked in New Zealand, the United States, and Australia, bringing a global perspective to his leadership. Known for his ability to lead large teams through complexities and build a purposeful culture, he consistently achieves outstanding results for customers, patients, and clients.

Michael Caragounis

Chief Financial Officer

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Appointed in May 2025, Michael brings extensive financial leadership, as well as commercial and operational experience, developed through roles in ASX listed & Private Equity backed organisations. His experience spans major brands with global footprints across diverse sectors, including senior finance and general management positions at Amcor, Pacific Brands, Wesfarmers, Maggie Beer Holdings and most recently with the sport apparel brand 2XU.

Michael has a proven track record of delivering strong results, with key achievements in strategy implementations, organic and acquisitive business growth, finance and business transformations, divestments, and operational turnarounds. He is also recognised for his ability to build and lead high-performance teams.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and is a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA). Michael has also volunteered his services on a not-for-profit board, where he contributed as a Non-Executive Director and Treasurer.

Nicole Faulkhead

Chief Performance & Culture Manager

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With over 20 years of experience in human resources, including 15 years of experience in senior management, Nicole started her career in the employment and training sector and is passionate about providing career and development opportunities for our team and being an Employer of Choice. Holding Diplomas in Business and Human Resources, Nicole has experience in the employment and training and retail sectors.

Nicole specialises in people and culture strategy, learning and development, work health and safety, engagement and change management.

Nicole joined the group in 2016 and currently leads the People & Culture Team and Contracts Team and is actively involved in group compliance, general operations and strategy.

Nicole lead the implementation of the CCG Leadership Academy which is aimed at developing leaders using emotional intelligence leadership and a people centred approach to enhance employee engagement.

Tom Hogan

Executive Director

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Tom has over 13 years of experience in the Assistive Technology industry. Passionate about improving everyday lives, he has extensive experience in all areas of the business including retail management, local manufacturing from product concept to production, procurement, pricing, warehousing, distribution and logistics, group strategy, operational performance and budgetary management.

Having worked his way through the family business in various roles, Tom has established an extensive network within the industry with CCG members, health professionals, suppliers and key stakeholders. Tom’s strengths are in people management, budgeting and operational management.

Andrew Webster

Executive General Manager – Finance

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Joining the group in November 2019 as CFO, Andrew holds qualifications in Bachelor of Business Accounting, FCPA accreditation and Diploma in Leadership.

Andrew has over 30 years of experience in accounting and commercial finance across manufacturing, distribution and retail businesses, including 8 years experience as a CFO, Andrew has a strong background in finance and senior leadership, most notably with his career at Laminex Australia.

Andrew’s strong financial acumen has developed throughout his career with strengths in leading organisations through transformational change, turnarounds and re-structures while delivering financial and operational results. Experience as a director and Chairman through company-owned joint ventures and not for profit organisations.

Michael Standley

Executive General Manager Business Development

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Michael founded Open Mobility, a chain of seven Assistive Technology showrooms servicing Southern NSW and the ACT. Open Mobility proudly merged with the Country Care Group in 2024. With 30 plus years in retailing, Michael is a passionate business builder who believes strongly that success and getting to scale, only comes by bringing your Team along with you for the ride.

Carl Roberts

Executive General Manager – Supply Chain & K Care

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Carl started his working career in accounting and audit as an associate in a family accounting practice. It was during this time that he gained his qualification in accounting and corporate governance through the Southern African Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators. Carl then had an opportunity to own and operate a restaurant & souvenir business in one of South Africa’s premier destinations. In 2002 he emigrated to Australia where he has managed manufacturing businesses for over 15 years. His roles have all been in senior positions, including being appointed to the Senior Management Team at K Care being the General Manager, K Care. In 2017 Carl started a Master of Business Administration and completed it in May 2019.

Anthony Howard

Executive General Manager of Retail

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Anthony’s entry into the healthcare industry began at Fisher Lane Mobility in 2000. Holding key leadership roles within the company, including Sales and Operations Manager, Company Director, and General Manager. His extensive experience across the business was instrumental in driving growth and operational excellence.

Anthony’s leadership is defined by strategic vision, a commitment to customer service, and fostering a collaborative team culture. These qualities have consistently delivered innovative solutions and ensured clients and their families receive exceptional support.

Now, as the Executive General Manager of Retail for Country Care Group, Anthony applies his expertise to lead retail operations on a national scale. His professional approach and dedication to innovation continue to strengthen the organization’s position as a leader in the mobility and healthcare industry.

Tom Ferguson

Chief Information Officer

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Highly experienced IT leader with broad technical and commercial expertise gained through over 25 years of IT project management, business consulting, stakeholder and account management across multiple industries mainly in Retail, Logistics and Government.

Tom has held roles as Professional Services Manager for an ERP software partner, IT Applications Manager at V/Line, Global ERP Manager at Forever New, CIO Bed Bath N Table and Head of Technology at Munro Footwear.

His formal qualifications are Bachelor of Business (Accounting) RMIT and Grad Diploma Business Systems Monash.

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