Radius Residential Care

Brien Cree - Biography

Brien Cree is Chief Executive of Radius Residential Care Limited, and is also a Director and Shareholder in the Company.

With more than 20 years experience in the aged care and rest home property sectors, Brien is highly regarded as a leader within the aged care industry with an in-depth knowledge of the market and issues affecting the elderly.

A former rest home owner/operator, Brien understands the rest home industry in terms of acquisition, development, financing and day-to-day operational management. He has a real affinity with the elderly and a passion to provide the very best residential care services for New Zealand’s aging population.

Formerly involved in property development and one of Auckland’s leading rest home property consultants, Brien joined Radius Health Group in 2003 and headed the new Radius Residential Care division with a focus to provide exceptional care and enhanced lifestyle to Radius residents. In April 2010 Brien instigated a major shareholding buyout of the Company restoring kiwi ownership from foreign Radius Health Group investors whilst also securing Brien a majority shareholding in the business.

Under Brien’s directorship, Radius Residential Care Ltd has experienced tremendous growth in recent years; starting with just one resthome in New Plymouth in 2003 to now include a total of 21 aged care facilities and one retirement village throughout New Zealand. Brien is responsible for more than 1,200 staff and over 1,400 residents.

Brien is also a respected board member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association and his professional opinion is actively sought on a broad range of issues affecting the elderly.

Brien lives with his family in Auckland and his interests include surfing, boating and fishing.

For further information please contact:

Brien Cree
Chief Executive Radius Residential Care Ltd
Ph (09) 304 2404
Cell 021 955 769
brien.cree@rrcl.co.nz