Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has named its next President and CEO and his name is Adam Topp.
Topp officially assumes his role on October 1, 2024.
CKHA said he is a proven strategic healthcare leader who brings over 30 years of healthcare experience.
Topp brings leadership experience in hospital clinical and financial operations, as well as consulting, government and entrepreneurship, according to CKHA.
He also has experience in health system ownership transfers and amalgamations, post-transformation change management, governance and priority setting, and facilities planning and redevelopment, CKHA said.
“I very much look forward to joining Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and settling in the community of Chatham-Kent,” said Topp in a news release issued by CKHA. “I was especially drawn to CKHA's Vision of Together, Growing a Healthier Community. The implied reference to a rural community resonates with me as a one-time farmer. Also, the focus on partnerships and relationships in CKHA’s Vision fits well with the key aspects of community hospital progress that I've always supported in my work with hospitals and healthcare organizations. I am passionate about the potential for CKHA to continue to grow a healthier community.”
Topp grew up in rural Ontario and is moving back to the province from Winnipeg.
CKHA Board Chair Deb Crawford said she is delighted to have Topp as their new leader.
"He brings significant experience and knowledge to the organization, and a well-established track record of strategic leadership, transparency and collaboration, with an authentic focus on patients and families,” said Crawford.
Crawford is thanking everyone in the community who played a part in their recruitment process because they helped guide the search.
Topp previous roles include President and CEO of Shared Health Manitoba; Director, Health Transformation for the Government of Manitoba’s Priorities and Planning Committee Secretariat; Senior Associate Consultant, Hay Group Health Care Consulting; Chief Operating Officer for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and various leadership roles at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, including Vice President, Clinical Operations, Vice President, Corporate Performance and Chief Financial Officer.
He is also the Founding Partner and CEO of Benchmark Intelligence Group Inc. (AKA BIG Healthcare) – a management consulting service exclusively tailored for the healthcare industry.
CKHA noted Aaron Ryan will continue serving as CKHA Interim President and CEO during the transition until September 30, 2024.
Former CKHA CEO Lori Marshall retired in June.
