Richard De Haast

Richard de Haast is a customer-centric CEO at SCALABRINI VILLAGE LTD with extensive experience leading service industry transformations in aged care, retirement, and hospitality across Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. A graduate of the University of Aucklands MBA program, he is recognized for his principled leadership. Colleagues describe him as agile, strategic, and a natural leader.

Originally trained as a human rights lawyer in South Africa, Richard is passionate about making a positive impact and supporting vulnerable people. This mission extends into his personal advocacy for community and faith-based initiatives, where he focuses on enriching the lives of older adults and creating inclusive, supportive environments for his staff and residents.

Unique fact: In his early life, Richard spent two years training to be a Catholic priest and was once jailed overnight in Cape Town for participating in a human rights protest march.