Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Nicole McCahon, a recruitment co-led by Nick Chambers and Mona Khan
Richmond Hill/Vaughan, ON - May 23, 2023
Mackenzie Health and Mackenzie Health Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole McCahon as the new President and CEO of Mackenzie Health Foundation, effective June 19, 2023.
Nicole was selected after a thorough executive search and recruitment process. For more than two decades in the health care philanthropy sector, Nicole has been an exceptional leader, championing a vision of excellence, surpassing fundraising goals and building meaningful relationships to enhance community and team building.
Throughout her career, Nicole has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a passion for making a positive impact in the health care sector. Most recently, Nicole served as Senior Vice President, Philanthropy at William Osler Health System Foundation. Prior to that, Nicole was the Executive Director at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation. Over the last decade, Nicole has been responsible for raising more than $80 million through successful capital campaigns, major gifts, planned and annual giving programs. Driven by excellence, collaboration and optimism, her contributions have enhanced the organizations she represented and positively influenced the community.
Nicole joins Mackenzie Health Foundation during an exciting time. Mackenzie Health recently doubled access to exceptional care with the opening of Canada’s first smart hospital, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, which now works in tandem with Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital to provide the very best in community-based medicine to western York Region and beyond.
Mackenzie Health and Mackenzie Health Foundation thank Luci Anderson for serving as Interim President and CEO during this transitional period. For the past nine months, Luci's dedication, leadership and tireless efforts have been instrumental in ensuring Mackenzie Health Foundation’s forward momentum. Luci will continue to support the Foundation in her role as Vice President, Philanthropy.
QUOTES:
“We warmly welcome Nicole McCahon as the new President and CEO of Mackenzie Health Foundation. Her exceptional leadership will further our vision to grow and innovate so our community will always have compassionate and leading-edge care close to home. Mackenzie Health is on a remarkable journey – one that is supported by the power of generosity to ignite fundamental change for the future of health care. We embrace the arrival of our new President and CEO, bringing her fresh perspective and visionary leadership to serve and support our growing community.”
- Moris Pilla, Chair, Mackenzie Health Foundation Board of Directors
“I am pleased to welcome Nicole McCahon to the Mackenzie Health family in her new role as President and CEO of Mackenzie Health Foundation. Nicole’s deep experience in health care philanthropy as well as her strong connection to our community will play an essential role in helping us power the future of world-leading health care in York Region. The future of Mackenzie Health is indeed very bright. We look forward to working together with Nicole and the Foundation team to ensure Mackenzie Health remains a beacon of health care excellence in our community.”
- Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO, Mackenzie Health
“I am excited and honoured to join Mackenzie Health Foundation as the President and CEO. Vaughan is my home, and I am eager to serve our growing community with excellence alongside our remarkable team. Together, we will build upon the Foundation’s strong foundation of transformative philanthropy to create a future where world-leading, compassionate health care is accessible to all. I am committed to driving positive change, fostering meaningful relationships, and inspiring generosity to fuel our mission."
- Nicole McCahon, President and CEO, Mackenzie Health Foundation
About Mackenzie Health and Mackenzie Health Foundation
Mackenzie Health is a dynamic regional health care provider. Mackenzie Health includes Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, each with a full-service emergency department, core services such as surgery, medicine and critical care along with specialized programs. Its community-based locations and services continue to provide additional support to western York Region and beyond.
By inspiring meaningful gifts, Mackenzie Health Foundation helps ensure compassionate and leading-edge care continues to be available for the people of York Region. Community donors recently helped build and equip Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and enhance care at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital thanks to the generous support of the $250-million Ultimate campaign – the largest campaign led by a community hospital in Canada. Going forward, fundraising efforts will ensure a steady flow of resources to attract the very best talent, advance excellence in programs and services and secure the latest equipment and technology as Mackenzie Health focuses on providing the best possible outcomes for every patient who comes through its doors.
Mackenzie Health is proud to serve a population of more than half a million people across western York Region and beyond. It is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in Canada. For more information, please visit MackenzieHealth.ca or mackenziehealthfoundation.ca
Original Source: Mackenzie Health News
