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(RACGP) CEO Zena Burgess has resigned after 11 years in the role.

RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon said that Dr Burgess led a transformation of the organisation to be the largest representative medical college in Australia.

鈥淭he board extends its gratitude to Dr Burgess for her significant contribution and tireless efforts to advocate on behalf of general practice and Australia鈥檚 GPs. Dr Burgess leaves a lasting legacy,鈥� Dr Nespolon said.

鈥淥ver 11 years, Dr Burgess has led the organisation to new heights and, with a range of transformational projects underway, has advised the board it鈥檚 time for her to move on to new challenges and opportunities.鈥�

The board will use the legacy of the outgoing CEO as a platform to review its future strategic direction. Dr Burgess鈥檚 legacy includes a very healthy financial position, a large and growing membership, and strong relationships with key external stakeholders.聽The 2018鈥�19 annual report reveals that the RACGP聽is in a strong financial position, with almost $46 million in net assets.

鈥淓nsuring general practice is positioned at the heart of health care in Australia will remain the primary focus of the board,鈥� Dr Nespolon said.

鈥淥ver the past year the board and RACGP staff have been working together to deliver value to members ahead of regulatory changes, which will take effect in the coming years.

鈥淩ACGP stakeholders, including Regional Training Organisations, service providers [and] other representative medical organisations, can expect minimal changes to our operations,鈥� he said.

Current Chief Operating Officer Nick Williamson will assume an interim CEO role while a national search is undertaken for a new CEO.