The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre President and CEO recruitment is led by Boyden's Healthcare Practice Experts Pamela Colquhoun and Jim Stonehouse
James “Jim” Stonehouse is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare recruitment. Over the past 20 years, he has led searches for a range of distinguished healthcare provider organizations, as well as health policy and consulting groups, life sciences and medical device firms across Canada. His breadth of expertise and commitment make him a trusted advisor in the evolving healthcare landscape.
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
Additional Expertise
- Healthcare Providers
- Healthcare Technology
- Professional Services
- Clinical Program Leadership
Areas of Expertise
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
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