Appointment of Donna Edman as new Chief Executive Officer

16 October 2025

Today the Hearing Care Industry Association announced the appointment of Donna Edman as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Donna brings an extensive track-record of success advocating for hearing and health sector businesses and industry associations.  

“I am honoured to be appointed CEO of HCIA. HCIA plays a central role in facilitating access to world-class hearing healthcare, improving the lives of many hundreds of thousands of hearing-impaired Australians. HCIA members and the professionals they employ across the country are integral to the care economy and the quest for better economic participation and national productivity.

“I’m looking forward to working with my members and many other stakeholders on developing policy and advocating to close the lag of unaddressed hearing loss and improve accessibility of hearing health services for Australians,” said Donna.

HCIA Chair James Benston congratulated Donna on her appointment.

“Donna is well placed as CEO to lead HCIA in its next phase. She is respected by a range of hearing health sector stakeholders and policy makers. She understands the health policy and regulatory landscape and how to positively influence it. We welcome her,” he said.

Contact: donna@hcia.com.au  0419850174