Mr. Todd Harper

Todd Harper began as Chief Executive Officer VicHealth, in April 2007, following many years in tobacco control. Prior to taking on his current role, Todd was Quit Victoria’s Executive Director from 1999 to 2007. Under his leadership, Quit and the VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control have developed national and international recognition for their work on tobacco control.

Following various positions for Tasmania’s Department of Health and Human Services, including in the area of community housing, Todd worked as Executive Director of the Tasmanian Council on AIDS and Related Diseases. He has degrees in economics, health promotion and health economics.

Established by the Victorian Parliament as part of the Tobacco Act 1987, Vichealth works in partnership with organisations, communities and individuals to promote good health and prevent ill-health. With research and evidence guiding programs, VicHealth invests in a range of activities in areas as diverse as sport and active recreation, mental health and wellbeing, the arts, education, planning and built environment, community and local government. These programs promote change in policy and practice that can influence people’s ability to support healthy lifestyles.