A former nurse and health advocate has been appointed Tasmania's 30th governor, the third consecutive woman to hold the role.
Caroline Wells will take over from Barbara Baker AC on June 17, who has been in the position since 2021.
The governor acts as the King's representative and performs constitutional duties, but in recent years has played a more active role than usual amid Tasmania's political turmoil.
Ms Baker called an early election in 2025 after Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff requested a snap poll when he lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.
"This role is apolitical, but very much I keep my finger on the pulse," Ms Wells said on Wednesday.
Ms Wells started her working career as a registered nurse in 1985 and has held senior positions across the health sector.
In 2005, she was appointed chief executive of Diabetes Tasmania and is currently chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.
Born and raised in Tasmania, Ms Wells is the state's third female governor, following Ms Baker and her predecessor Kate Warner AC.
"I'm a great advocate for women in leadership. Supporting women to excel is important. Supporting everyone to excel is important," Ms Wells said.
"One of the highlights for me will be connecting with communities. We have so many amazing people in Tasmania doing amazing things."
Ms Wells, a mother of five girls and grandmother of six children, said she wanted to bring compassion and kindness to the role, as well as spruik trade and investment opportunities.
Mr Rockliff thanked Ms Baker for her service and said the role was critical to the state.
"I know that Ms Wells will serve with compassionate and purposeful leadership underpinned by a strong commitment to all Tasmanians," he said.
She plans to move to Government House with her partner, general practitioner Rob Walters, and their 17-year-old cat.
