Ernie Metcalf
Chief Executive Officer

Ernie has led Distinctive Options since November 2016, guiding the organisation through the NDIS transition and now the impact of the global pandemic.  He holds a Master of Business Management and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting, plus total quality management and internal auditing qualifications.  Ernie has many years of experience in the disability sector and management experience in local government, the water industry and the for-profit business sector.  As CEO, Ernie is responsible for the organisation's operations and reports directly to the Chairperson and Board of Directors.  He oversees development and growth, strategic planning and leadership.  Ernie holds membership in the International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL), National Disability Services (NDS), and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He is an Associated Member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia (AMICDA).  He is also a founding member of a Disability Services CEO Best Practice Network.