Sean Conroy named President and CEO of Blanche River Health
The Joint Board of Directors representing the Kirkland and District Hospital (KDH), and the Englehart and District Hospital (EDH) are pleased to announce that Sean Conroy, current Interim President, and Chief Executive Officer as well as Vice-President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, has accepted the permanent role as President and Chief Executive Officer for both KDH and EDH. Conroy's appointment has been approved by the Joint Board of Directors following an extensive recruitment effort and will take effect on June 15, 2020. Conroy has been with KDH and EDH for several years as a key member of the Executive Team, with him he brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience with a broad range of organizations to the position. Conroy has been instrumental in many of the current initiatives our Hospitals have undertaken, including the CT Scan project and our Hospitals’ amalgamation efforts, and has exemplified great leadership and community support as he has guided the Hospitals through the current COVID-19 pandemic.
“I want to thank the Joint Board of Directors for their support and the opportunity to guide the Hospitals into the future, especially as we aim to finalize the amalgamation of the two organizations to serve the residents of North and Central Timiskaming", said Conroy. "I look forward to continuing to work with our Board members, physicians, management team, and staff, as well as our community and government partners on the various initiatives that support the provision of the best health care services possible in our region,” Conroy added.