CAMH President & CEO Search Process
In July 2021, chair of the CAMH Board of Trustees Medhat Mahdy announced that President and CEO, Dr. Catherine Zahn was leaving CAMH to take on a new role as the Deputy Minister of Health in Ontario.
In September, Chair Mahdy announced that Tracey MacArthur would step into the role of President and CEO for a one-year period while the Board of Trustees undertakes a formal search process. The formal search process is now underway.
Following a competitive process, the executive recruitment firm Watson has been retained. The search committee has been selected and will begin meeting immediately. Once finalized, the Terms of Reference for the search committee will be shared. The search process has already been consultative and has involved engagements with patients, families, and community partners. Consistent with other hiring processes, all search committee members will be bound by confidentially agreements including with media.
CAMH President & CEO Search Committee Membership and Timeline
CAMH President & CEO Search - Recruitment Brief
CAMH Board Recruitment - Call for Nominations
The Governance Committee of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Board of Trustees invites recommendations of individuals who might be interested in being considered for appointment to the Board. More details are available here.
