The Calgary Health Foundation has named former Husky Energy CEO Rob Peabody as its new board chair.

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calgary Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Peabody as Chair of the Board. Mr. Peabody most recently served as President and CEO of Husky Energy prior to its merger with Cenovus Energy.

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Rob's past membership of the prestigious Business Council of Canada and service on numerous boards, as well as his diverse philanthropic efforts, particularly in health care, will now be focused on advancing health care through collaborative efforts as Chair of Calgary. Health fund. Rob's wealth of experience has helped shape Alberta's economic landscape, and his commitment to our community supports the Foundation's current priorities, including women's health, mental health, Indigenous health, the NICU, and a variety of innovative care initiatives.

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Rob's keen eye for advancing healthcare initiatives was evident in his roles as Chair of the Funding Oversight Committee of the Calgary Health Foundation and Chair of the Foothills Hospital Foundation Development Board prior to joining the Board in 2022. His belief in Calgary and its community includes supporting important innovations in health care through research and enhanced service delivery, and his vision as Board Chair. This requires developing enhanced partnerships with the Calgary community, corporations and government, ensuring Calgary is recognized globally for delivering comprehensive healthcare solutions.

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Rob Peabody recognizes the opportunity to use his experience and extensive business relationships to guide the Calgary Health Foundation in achieving its goal of continuously advancing care, wellness and research in our hospitals, Carewrest and community care. “I am honored to serve as Chair of the Calgary Health Foundation. Together with our dedicated board members and partners, I look forward to building on the Foundation's achievements and ensuring that everyone in the community has access to the best in health care.”

Calgary Health Foundation Interim Board Chair Sara Kennedy and Board Chair Kathy Hnatiuk recognize the value of Rob's executive leadership and his benefit to the Foundation. Rob's focus on bringing together donors, companies, governments and other stakeholders with diverse interests enables unique projects and initiatives to advance the delivery of real health benefits to Calgary and the region.

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Murray Sigler, President and CEO of the Calgary Health Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm for Rob's appointment, saying, “Rob's visionary leadership and passion for community well-being will undoubtedly drive improvements in health care for all of our Calgarians.”

Calgary Health Foundation is a philanthropic organization that brings together donors, four hospitals, health care providers and community partners with the goal of transforming health care outcomes. Through deep collaboration, relentless perseverance and an emphasis on care, wellness and research, we strive to ensure Calgarians receive the most progressive care in the world, because our loved ones and yours deserve nothing less.. calgaryhealthfoundation.ca

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