QHC CEO announces retirement

Mary Clare Egberts

Following nearly 10 years at the helm of Quinte Health Care (QHC) hospitals, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Clare Egberts has notified the Quinte Health Care (QHC) Board of Directors of her intention to retire later this year.

Egberts will remain in the position until a successful candidate is selected, with the goal of retiring by the end of August 2020.

“We respect and support Mary Clare in her decision as she looks forward to the opportunity to spend more time with her family,” said Stuart Wright, Board Chair, QHC, in a news release. “We are indebted to Mary Clare for the vision, passion and expertise she brings to the role of president and CEO each and every day.”

In her last eight months at QHC, Egberts’ focus will include continued advocacy to secure the base funding adjustment needed for QHC hospitals, continuing to work with partners in the development of Ontario Health Teams, and continue to look for improvement opportunities.

The QHC Board will be engaging an executive recruitment firm to conduct the search for a new president and CEO – a process expected to take six to eight months.