James Stonehouse

Professional Focus

• 20 years’ experience in executive search, along with leadership background in healthcare administration and healthcare consulting
• Specialization in the healthcare sector encompassing healthcare provider organizations such as regional health authorities, home care and senior care organizations in addition to hospitals, as well as health policy and consulting groups, life sciences and medical device firms
• Leads searches for senior administrative roles, with an emphasis on CEOs alongside senior executives accountable to the CEO

Business Expertise

• Partner and leader of the healthcare & public enterprise practice of a global executive search firm
• Healthcare Consultant, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
• Healthcare Consultant, KPMG
• CEO of the London Teaching Hospitals' Council, a consortium of teaching hospitals in London, Ontario with Western University
• Vice President roles at Toronto’s University Health Network, West Park Healthcare Centre

Practice Memberships

Global Industry Practices

• Healthcare & Life Sciences

Additional Expertise

• Healthcare Providers
• Healthcare Technology
• Professional Services
• Clinical Program Leadership

Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree in Health Administration from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Bachelor’s degree (Hons.) from University of Trinity College at the University of Toronto
• Certification in Healthcare Organization from Yale University
• Certification in Financial Management from the Harvard Business School

Affiliations & Awards                

• Owner/Investor in Equity Wine Group, operating two wineries in the Niagara Region
• Board Member, Opera Atelier
• President’s Council, Canadian Opera Company
• Investor Member, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada