The pCPA announces its new CEO
January 29, 2025
TORONTO – The pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance’s (pCPA) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauro Chies (pictured) as chief executive officer (CEO), effective February 10, 2025. Mauro brings to the position more than 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector. He is the former CEO of Canada’s largest single health authority, Alberta Health Services, and has previously served as senior executive overseeing broad portfolios that included pharmaceuticals and infection prevention and control.
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