Shelagh Maloney is new CEO of Digital Health Canada

TORONTO – Digital Health Canada’s Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Shelagh Maloney (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2025. Shelagh’s career has been defined by a passion for digital health and its transformative ability to improve the patient and provider experience.

In her previous national executive leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, Shelagh earned widespread recognition for her business development, relationship management, consensus-building, and communication skills. Shelagh was named a Woman Leader in Digital Health (2017) and a Digital Health Canada Fellow (2023).

A dedicated advocate for innovation and equity through digital health, Shelagh has shaped policy and practice through influential volunteer roles.

She is currently vice chair, Vision Loss Rehab Canada and has served as vice chair of SNOMED International, board chair of Digital Health Canada, and board director, Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).

Notably, she played a key role in hiring Digital Health Canada’s first CEO during her tenure as Board President (2006-2008). Shelagh holds a B.Sc. in Applied Health Sciences from the University of Waterloo and is a Certified Professional in Health Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS-CA).

As she steps into this leadership role, Shelagh is focused on guiding Digital Health Canada through its next chapter of growth and influence. Under her leadership, the organization will continue to pursue strategic priorities centred on:

• Excellence for Members – Growing and empowering membership through tools and relationships.
• Acting for Equity – Supporting members and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across the network.
• Leadership for Industry – Establishing Digital Health Canada as a knowledge authority and enabler of innovation in the digital health sector.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shelagh as CEO, especially as we celebrate our milestone 50th Anniversary,” said Digital Health Canada board chair Chris Carvalho. “Her exceptional track record and vision for the future of digital health make her the ideal leader to propel our organization and the industry forward.”

Shelagh’s appointment signals a bold step toward positioning Canada as a global hub for digital health excellence, empowering professionals to shape the future of healthcare through connection, innovation and leadership.

About Digital Health Canada
Digital Health Canada is a national organization that connects, inspires, and empowers professionals working to advance digital health in Canada. Through education, networking opportunities, and thought leadership, Digital Health Canada supports its members in transforming healthcare delivery through technology.