Grey Bruce Health Services will have a new president and CEO on the job by mid-November.
The GBHS Board of Directors has appointed Gary Sims to the position. He will oversee the corporation’s six hospitals and addiction treatment facility.
Sims has over 30 years of healthcare experience and is currently the President and CEO of Blanche River Health.
He provided leadership and oversight of the amalgamation of two hospitals – the Kirkland and District Hospital and Englehart and District Hospital. He is also the North East LHIN regional lead.
He will help the corporation get ready to launch a new strategic planning process next year and also oversee the final stages of planning for the new hospital in Markdale.
Sims started his career as a registered nurse and worked as a director of clinical programs including Surgery and Women and Child Care.
In addition to his BScN, Sims holds a Masters of Education and is a graduate of the Advanced Health Care Leadership Program at Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Gary to GBHS and to our community,” said Brenda Kearney, chair, GBHS Board of Directors. “As a corporation serving a very large geographical region, our Board was seeking a strong leader who understands the challenges of rural and multi-site healthcare. We believe Gary has the skills, the expertise, and the passion to lead and grow GBHS, and ensure that we continue to deliver quality patient care across Grey-Bruce.”
Sims has served as president and CEO of Deep River and District Hospital, as well as St. Joseph’s at Fleming, a 200-bed long-term care home in Peterborough.
Interim President and CEO Jo Flewwelling will continue in her role until Sims’ arrival to ensure a seamless transition.
