Board of Directors

Mark Anderson

HealthPRO Canada Board Chair

Chief Executive Officer, 3sHealth 

Regina, Saskatchewan 

Mark Anderson specializes in health system transformation initiatives and is currently CEO of 3sHealth. He relies heavily on his passion for building strong teams and his coaching approach to develop partnerships within the health system. Mark believes that fostering strong relationships, embracing collaboration and prioritizing patients are key to the health system's optimal performance.
 
In 2017, Mark led the corporate services work stream as part of the Saskatchewan healthcare transition team. Under his leadership, the team developed visions and three-to-five-year plans for the corporate service lines in each of the former 12 regional health authorities, preparing them to transition to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Before his time with the transition team, he was Vice-President of Business Development at 3sHealth, where he provided executive leadership to the provincial contracting, linen services, clinical services, and business development departments. 
 
Mark holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Regina (2011), and he is a certified Lean Leader (2014). He is also a proud father who loves to coach his kids’ sports teams and is an avid outdoorsman. 

Mark Fam

HealthPRO Canada Board, Vice Chair

President and CEO, Oak Valley Health

Markham, Ontario

Mark Fam is the President and CEO of Oak Valley Health, and serves as the Vice-Chair of the HealthPRO Canada Board of Directors. Mark is an accomplished executive with progressive leadership experience across the health care continuum. He brings a solid understanding of industry trends, supported by experience across hospital, provincial agency and health care consulting.

A Certified Health Executive, Mark has 20+ years working in the health system, where he developed expertise in health system strategy, operations and planning, service integration, community engagement, governance and quality improvement at the local and regional levels.

Mark demonstrates an ongoing commitment to health care through his active participation in the Canadian College of Health Leaders, with roles on the Professional Standards Council, as a CHE Reviewer, and was involved in the early design of LEADS. Mark serves in a volunteer capacity on the HealthPRO Canada Board of Directors, and as a member or leader on several past boards.

Mark also contributes to new learners in the health system through his work as an Assistant Professor with the Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Associate Professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. 

Scott Bishop

HealthPRO Canada Board, Secretary/Treasurer

Vice President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

Scott Bishop is a finance professional with over 20 years of progressive experience who is currently Vice President of Corporate Services within Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Scott holds accountabilities for all aspects of financial services, budgeting, and financial reporting, as well as other corporate services including supply chain and procurement, legal services, protection services as well as capital planning and engineering. Scott also serves as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer and has worked in both the public and private sectors during his professional career.

Prior to his role with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, Scott joined Eastern Health in 2010 and held progressive finance leadership roles since that time, most recently as Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO. Prior to his work with Eastern Health, Scott held progressive finance roles in the software development industry in the province of Ontario.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) Degree from Memorial University and is also a member of the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA). He is currently a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) and holds the designation of Certified Health Executive (CHE). 

Dr. Carolyn Gosse

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Clinical Vice President, UHN@Home and Older Adult Strategy, Pharmacy, University Health Network

Toronto, Ontario

Christine Donaldson (Ex Officio)

President and CEO

HealthPRO Canada

Oakville, Ontario

As President and CEO, Christine leads Canada’s largest healthcare procurement organization serving more than 2,000 healthcare facilities nationwide, to advance innovative and sustainable solutions to overcome the country’s greatest healthcare challenges.

With over 30 years of healthcare and supply chain experience, Christine works with our members, suppliers, industry associations and all levels of government to spearhead strategic initiatives designed to advance patient safety, sustainability and supply assurance. 

Christine first joined HealthPRO Canada in 2017 leading the organization’s national Pharmacy portfolio and subsequently serving as Interim President and CEO from 2023-2024. Prior to joining HealthPRO Canada, Christine was Regional Director of Pharmacy Services at Windsor Regional Hospital, where she oversaw pharmacy operations for a multi-site inpatient program, the regional cancer centre, as well as accredited outpatient pharmacies. 

Christine has a Bachelor of Science degree (Pharmacy) from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Adult Education, earned the Osgoode Certificate in Public Procurement Law and Practice and is a member of Health Canada’s Multi-Stakeholder Steering Committee (MSSC) on Drug Shortages.

Dr. David Byres

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Senior Executive Advisor, BC Ministry of Health

Victoria, British Columbia

Dr. David Byres is the Senior Executive Advisor to the Minister of Health in British Columbia focusing on reconciliation and eradication of Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination across the BC health care system.

He has over 30 years of experience in the health sector, most recently as the President and CEO for the Provincial Health Services Authority in BC leading a specialized network of services including BC Children’s Hospital, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, BC Cancer, BC Emergency Health Services, provincial supply chain services and BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services. He previously was Associate Deputy Minister, Clinical Leadership in BC as well as Chief Nurse Executive for British Columbia.

Dr. Byres is actively involved in research and is currently a co-principal investigator examining a health equity intervention framework to promote the provision of equity-oriented care for Indigenous people in B.C.’s emergency departments.

He holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor and Masters of Science degree in Nursing. He is an Adjunct Professor with the School of Nursing at UBC and Adjunct Assistant Professor with the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria. He is a Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders, holds an ICD.D designation, is recipient of the Dean's Medal of Distinction from the UBC Faculty of Applied Science and was inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Covenant Health Vancouver.

Derek Spinney

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Vice President Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Chief Financial Officer, Nova Scotia Health

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Derek Spinney joined Nova Scotia Health in October 2018 as the Senior Director of Finance and brings more than 20 years of experience with him. Prior to joining Nova Scotia Health, Derek worked at Bell as the Director, Finance Analytics.

Derek has a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. In the role of Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, Derek is responsible for delivering high-quality corporate services including finance, information technology, nutrition and food services, facilities and supply chain to name a few.

Duska Kennedy

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Vice President, Strategy & Chief Digital Officer, North York General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario

Duska Kennedy is the Chief Digital Officer at North York General Hospital in Toronto, which is a leading community academic hospital in Canada offering acute care, ambulatory and long-term services. She is a national health system leader and is focused on spearheading new digital technology solutions that transform the way we work and provide a connected care experience to the communities she serves. She is deeply passionate about exploring innovative ways to transform the patient and provider experience. Duska has had a 20+ year career with a variety of progressive leadership roles across both the private and public sectors. She brings a wealth of health care information management and information technology experience combined with a strong strategic orientation and project execution experience.

Duska has managed numerous large-scale healthcare systems implementations, led strategic planning efforts in the acute, community and oncology sectors, and held operational leadership roles at several healthcare organizations.

Duska holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts, Honors Business Administration from The Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University.

Eileen Tobey

HealthPRO Canada Board, Independent Director

Chief Executive Officer, beSPEAK Communications Inc. 

Toronto, Ontario 

Eileen Tobey is the founder and CEO of beSPEAK Communications Inc. She is a creative expert in healthcare communications, leadership, and public relations. A senior executive with nearly 30 years of owner-management entrepreneurial expertise, Eileen works with CEOs and senior staff to handle areas of communication where the voice of an organization needs to be heard. 

Eileen is a graduate of Queen’s University and holds certification in the MIT-Harvard Public Disputes Program and the Canadian Board Diversity Council governance education program. She is an accredited Fellow of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and a SheEO Activator. 

Dr. Fayez Quereshy

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Executive Vice President, Clinical & HGH Site Lead (Interim), Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario

A nationally award-winning surgeon, Dr. Fayez Quereshy is an academic surgeon-investigator with experience leading an extensive portfolio encompassing internationally-recognized programs at UHN including the Sprott Department of Surgery, the Ajmera Transplant Centre, and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre among others in the acute care portfolio. Dr. Quereshy is also a practicing Surgical Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, focused on gastrointestinal malignancies, specifically colorectal cancer. Dr. Quereshy is focused on safety and quality deliverables for patients, health-care professionals, and the system at large.

He joins Hamilton Health Sciences on a one-year secondment, during which time he will support our adult regional programs and will partner with medical leadership to advance surgical planning, aimed at reducing wait times and addressing the evolving demands of the province, region, and communities served by HHS.

Dr. Quereshy completed his residency training in general surgery and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Toronto. He received his MBA at the Rotman School of Management. He subsequently pursued advanced robotic colorectal fellowship training at the Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong. His academic interests center on operations management and systems efficiency, with the aim of improving cost effectiveness and quality of care. Dr. Quereshy is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery and at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

Ian Khan

HealthPRO Canada Board, Independent Director

Oakville, Ontario

Ian Khan has 30 years of experience in consumer healthcare with a background in Canadian and International corporate finance, business planning, and strategic leadership.

Prior to his retirement in 2021, Ian was Finance Director (CFO) for GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Canada, where he led all finance functions. As CFO, Ian acted as a strategic business partner to the General Manager / CEO and various commercial departments and provided finance leadership for joint venture integrations with other major Canadian consumer health companies including Pfizer. Prior to joining GlaxoSmithKline, Ian developed specialized skills in financial analysis, strategic planning, direction setting, and business development via progressive experience in various directorial and C-suite roles at Novartis Consumer Health while working across multiple international jurisdictions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the United States.

Ian holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Kim Kerrone

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Legal Services & Risk, Island Health 

Victoria, British Columbia 

As Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, Kim Kerrone is responsible for the strategic and operational management of her portfolio leading the areas of Finance, Legal Services, Capital Management and Staff Scheduling. 

Kim manages Island Health’s $2 billion operating budget and has primary responsibility for creating a culture of accountability in the organization. In alignment the strategic priorities of the Ministry of Health, Kim is advancing Island Health’s relationships with external providers with new approaches for innovative partnerships and business models with private sector organizations. 

Kim has over 20 years of experience as a healthcare leader, as well as experience in strategic consulting. She holds an MBA degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (with Honours) from the University of British Columbia and is a Certified Management Accountant. 

Tim Murphy

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Edmonton, Alberta

Tim Murphy is an accomplished Healthcare Executive with 32 years of leadership experience across Canada’s health sector. In his most recent tenure, Tim served as the Vice President of Health at Alberta Innovates, guiding strategic initiatives and fostering innovation in the province’s health research and innovation ecosystem.

Over his career, Tim has held several influential leadership roles that include the inaugural Senior Vice President at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research and senior leadership positions at two of Canada’s leading academic oncology centers, overseeing critical programs that contributed to advancing cancer research and care.

Tim’s academic credentials include a Master of Health Administration from the University of Toronto and a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University. In addition, he is a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), reflecting his commitment to sound financial and operational stewardship.

In 2023, Tim was recognized by Digital Health Canada as the Digital Health Executive of the Year, celebrating his contributions to modernizing and improving healthcare through innovative digital solutions.

Mary Wilson Trider

HealthPRO Canada Board, Independent Director

Carp, Ontario

Mary has more than 30 years of executive level experience in Ontario hospitals, complemented by over 20 years of board and board leadership in the university, not-for-profit and charitable sectors. She has deep and diverse experience in governance, strategy, financial and risk management, multi-stakeholder environments, partnerships and collaborations, complex issues management and leadership. Most recently, Mary was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA), a voluntary, singly governed alliance of healthcare organizations in Almonte and Carleton Place, Ontario.

Mary is a graduate of Queen’s University and holds the ICD.D designation. She is a Fellow of CPA Ontario and Chair Emerita of the Queen’s University Board of Trustees.  

Bonnie Camm

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

President and CEO, Brant Community Heathcare System

Oakville, Ontario

Bonnie has been the President & CEO of Brant Community Healthcare System for the past year, leading the development of the new Strategic Plan, Leading Beyond Care 2025-2030, building team BCHS, addressing the hospital infrastructure issues, the new hospital redevelopment and focused on quality and excellence in patient care. 

Bonnie is an executive leader with over 20 years of experience in health care and financial services. Her demonstrated experience extends to the areas of clinical leadership, project management, process improvement, data and analytics, risk management and finance. She has a significant interest in continuous quality improvement, and is driven by empowering and engaging teams to optimize patient experience and excellence in the health care system.

Bonnie holds a Master of Business Administration degree in finance and strategy from the Schulich School of Business, a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and an Honours Arts Degree in P.E. from the University of Western Ontario. She is a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and has an Executive Leadership Certificate from University of Toronto Rotman.    

Ken Klassen

HealthPRO Canada Board, Director

Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, Shared Health Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Ken Klassen has over 27 years of experience within Manitoba’s health system mainly as a valued member of Shared Health and Southern Health-Santé Sud; including more than 20 years in senior leadership roles. He currently serves as Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer at Shared Health, having previously held a similar role at Southern Health-Santé Sud. Ken has provided leadership and support to a wide variety of initiatives in the areas of finance, capital construction, digital, supply chain, administration, planning and decision support while overseeing a diverse grouping of services ranging from nutrition and maintenance to logistics and emergency preparedness.

Ken’s career path has reached many areas across Manitoba including post-secondary, public education, and First Nations sectors, his leadership comes with a deep understanding of community needs and organizational dynamics. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Manitoba, Ken is known for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to build strong, trust-based relationships. His insight, reputation, and system-wide perspective are assets to Shared Health and the broader provincial health system.

A lifelong learner, Ken actively engages in professional development and training opportunities, and he continues to share his expertise by participating on several governance boards. He is passionate about good governance and continuous improvement.

Remi Menes

HealthPRO Canada Board, Independent Director

Montreal, Quebec

Remi Alexis Menes is a globally experienced healthcare executive with over twenty-five years of leadership experience across Canada, Europe, Latin America (LATAM), and the United States. Currently serving as Vice President, Commercial Services at Inizio Engage Canada, Remi leads many teams representing a diverse portfolio of biopharma clients. His focus is on driving commercial success, leading operational transformation, leveraging technology to enhance productivity, and fostering innovation while ensuring operational excellence.

Remi’s career spans executive roles in both multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures, including leadership positions at Merck, Abbott, AbbVie, McKesson, and Novelion. At McKesson Canada, he led the Specialty Patient Programs. This role provided a comprehensive understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape, including wholesale, distribution, specialty pharmacy, and infusion clinic operations.

Remi’s interest in board service is driven by a desire to apply deep expertise in strategy development, tactical planning, marketing communications, risk management, governance, and stakeholder engagement to organizations pursuing purposeful growth. He currently serves on the Boards of Parkinson Quebec (as Vice President of the Board and Chair of the Governance Committee) and CanaQuest Medical (as Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee).

Known for a disciplined and collaborative leadership style, Remi brings strong financial acumen, cross-cultural experience, and a commitment to inclusion and mentorship. His ability to navigate complex regulatory and commercial environments enables him to deliver strategic value and support impactful, sustainable outcomes in governance settings.

He received his BSc in Chemistry and an MBA from the University of Concordia. He has obtained his Board of Directors designation (ICD.D) from the Institute of Corporate Directors, in collaboration with the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.