THUNDER BAY -- Kelli O'Brien will take over in late summer as president and chief executive officer at St. Joseph's Care Group.
O'Brien, at present vice-president people, quality and safety at Western Health in Newfoundland, will replace outgoing president and CEO Tracy Buckler, who earlier this year announced her retirement.
Her first day on the job will be Sept. 7.
"The executive search process was comprehensive, and we were impressed with the breadth of talented candidates,” said Bishop Fred Colli, chair of St. Joseph’s Care Group’s board of directors and selection committee member.
“Kelli’s extensive senior leadership experience and clinical background, combined with her values of respect, kindness and service to others made her a natural fit with St. Joseph’s Care Group’s culture and service offerings."
O'Brien holds a bachelor of science in physiotherapy from Dalhousie University, a master of science in rehabilitation from Queens University, and is a PhD candidate with the School of Medicine at Memorial University.
