GRH names new CEO

Grand River Hospital has hired a new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Ron Gagnon takes over the post November 5.

“We conducted a national search guided by qualities and attributes recommended by our hospital community and many partners in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington,” said board chair Janice Deganis in a release. “Ron Gagnon brings an impressive range of talents, skills and demonstrated successes to our organization, and we welcome him to our community.”

Since 2006, Gagnon has been the president and CEO of the Sault Area Hospital (SAH), a large regional referral and community hospital. He has led SAH through several initiatives, including the development of a new hospital facility, completed on budget and opened early; seven years of surplus operating budgets; and advancements in quality of care, reduced wait times, and improvements in patient satisfaction;

“I am excited to join the inspired team at Grand River Hospital and to work with them to continue advancing exceptional care,” said Gagnon. “Waterloo Region is at an exciting point in its health care evolution, and Grand River Hospital is uniquely positioned as a key collaborator and leader in the delivery of care, health education, research and innovation.

Gagnon replaces Malcolm Maxwell, who is retiring after 11 years of service as Grand River Hospital’s president and CEO and a career of health leadership spanning four provinces and territories.