Massey Henry Recruits CFO for Peoples Group
September 20, 2024 – Toronto-based executive search firm Massey Henry has assisted in the recruitment of Tim Wilson as the new CFO of Peoples Group. Current CFO Samson Lim is retiring later this year. “Massey Henry is pleased to have once again served as a trusted partner of Peoples Group — this time in the appointment of Tim Wilson as chief financial officer,” Massey Henry said in a LinkedIn post. “Tim is a strategic senior finance executive with experience across the banking, retail, payments, and wealth management sectors, including with organizations such as Equitable Bank, VISA, and RF Capital Group. Congratulations and all the best in your new role, Tim.”
“With the addition of Tim to our executive team we have rounded out our expertise and will rely on his strong financial background to lead us forward on our continued growth journey,” said John Landry, president and CEO of Peoples Group. “We are looking forward to welcoming Tim on board.”
Mr. Wilson has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry. He previously held the positions of CFO at Richardson Wealth and Equitable Bank, president of Visa Canada, and an executive finance role at a Big Six bank. He also serves as a board director at First Mortgage LP and has previously held positions on the board of trustees of the Royal Ontario Museum and the Advisory Committee of Employment and Social Development Canada.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Peoples Group team and to return to banking,” said Mr. Wilson. “The company has a clear vision and the right team to execute on it. I look forward to helping Peoples achieve profitable growth in the years ahead.”
Peoples Group has been providing a tailored suite of financial solutions and delivering world-class customer interactions, since 1985. We have grown substantial market share in the insured commercial lending space and are the leading issuer of prepaid payment cards as well as an innovative merchant acquirer.
Streamlined, Collaborative Approach
Launched in 2021, Massey Henry is an executive search and board advisory firm specializing in financial services and the public sector. Michael Henry is the founder and managing partner of the firm. He said the firm’s aim was to set a new standard for executive recruiting with a streamlined, collaborative approach that enables organizations to recruit diverse top talent for urgent, transformational roles.
Mr. Henry specializes in leadership recruitment for financial institutions, asset management, insurance, financial and risk management, and securities and non-securities regulation organizations across Canada. In addition to his core executive search work, Mr. Henry serves as an advisor to boards of directors on their overall composition, capabilities, and succession planning strategies at public sector and financial services institutions.
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Using artificial intelligence technology combined with sector expertise, Massey Henry provides candidate research and a diverse candidate pool, while using custom criteria to assess each candidate for fit. Clients have 24/7 access to their search process which is designed to enhance decision-making and reduce timelines by half.
The firm is backed by an experienced advisory board of top leaders, including George Cooke, board chair of OMERS; Bill Hatanaka, board chair of Ontario Health; Johanne Brossard, board director and former president and CEO of ING Direct Canada; Eric Wetlaufer, board director of Investment Management Corporation of Ontario and the TMX Group; Lynne Kilpatrick, board director and senior retail banking executive; and Sharon Pel, chair of the board of trustees for OPTrust.
Recently Called In
Massey Henry was recently selected to lead the search for the inaugural CEO for the Building Ontario Fund, a new, independent, board‐governed, crown agency that will enable public-sector pension plans, other trusted institutional investors, and Indigenous communities to further participate in large-scale infrastructure projects across the province. Reporting to the board of directors, the inaugural CEO is responsible for management and administration of Building Ontario Fund’s operations, exercising any powers and regulatory duties assigned to the CEO by the board.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
Kirby Bates Associates Assists South Denver Gastroenterology with COO Search
Orlando, FL-headquartered healthcare-focused search firm Kirby Bates Associates has placed Troy Keach as the new chief operating officer of South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C. Leading the assignment were Livonne Engebrecht, senior executive recruiter, and Troy Keach, vice president search services.
Mr. Keach is an innovative healthcare executive with a 20+ year record of achievement and demonstrated success. His healthcare career started at Mayo Clinic where he supported a for-profit division of Mayo Clinic with a focus on the East Coast. Since then, Mr. Keach’s diverse executive experience includes hospital and clinic operations, mergers & acquisitions, and academic health care systems. Throughout his career, Mr. Keach has been recognized for his integrity and interpersonal skills, while forging strong relationships with physicians, healthcare boards and the teams he serves.
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During his career, Mr. Keach has been a guest lecturer at the Carlson School of Management and a past American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Acclaim Award recipient for leading change. In addition, he is silver certified from Mayo Clinic’s Quality Academy.
As COO of South Denver Gastroenterology, Mr. Keach will lead the daily operations of this highly successful, profitable, and independent physician practice. He is responsible for five FTEs, including three site managers, a human resources manager, and a practice RN manager.
South Denver Gastroenterology is a full-service practice and the region’s leader in delivering comprehensive, compassionate gastroenterology care. The organization’s gastroenterologists are highly trained experts who provide innovation and the latest technologies to their patients.
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Founded in 1988 as Bates & Associates by two leading nurse entrepreneurs, Kirby Bates Associates has been continuously owned and operated by nursing executives. The firm offers portfolio of leadership services including interim leadership, executive search, leadership coaching and operations consulting. Melissa Fitzpatrick was named president of Kirby Bates in 2020. In 2017, the company became part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies.
Proven Recruiters
Ms. Engebrecht brings more than 20 years of healthcare executive recruitment experience, having worked in two other specialty search firms before joining the firm. As a talent acquisition specialist, she partners with healthcare leaders to learn about their career trajectory and future professional goals, as they explore the next step in their career. She also strives to fully comprehend the unique needs of our clients in order to meet the recruitment needs of the organizations Kirby Bates Associates serves.
Evolving Life Sciences/Healthcare Sector Busier Than Ever for Recruiters
Search consultants continue to say that there is an unprecedented opportunity for visionary healthcare/life sciences leaders to redefine the future of the industry. A shifting economic climate and the rapid pace of innovation have fueled many changes in the healthcare industry through acquisitions, divestitures, and new company formations. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of technologies such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring. At the same time, developments in the life sciences, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare industries continue to put pressure on businesses to improve their products and services to serve more patients with higher-quality care at a lower cost, according to SPMB.
“These changes have forced companies to look for healthcare leaders who can inject a fresh perspective on how to better manage the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities that inevitably come from disruptions, reforms, and technology innovations,” the firm says. “With such a steep imbalance of demand and supply for top talent, it’s more critical than ever that health-related businesses and organizations understand exactly what they are looking for, adhere to an efficient and streamlined interview process, and have executive alignment when it comes time to negotiate a competitive offer. The best candidates are being pursued by several organizations with multiple offers at one time.”
Mr. Keach brings more than 20 years experience to his role. His healthcare career started at Mayo Clinic where he supported a for-profit division of Mayo Clinic with a focus on the East Coast. Since then, Mr. Keach’s diverse executive experience includes hospital and clinic operations, mergers and acquisitions, and academic healthcare systems. A seasoned healthcare executive, with several years in the private equity industry, he has served as president of Minnesota Eye Consultants, CEO for Surgical Care Affiliates in Minnesota, chief operating officer for FirstLight Health System, and president and CEO of a medical supply and equipment company.
Kirby Bates Associates was also exclusively retained by Pontiac General Hospital (PGH) to conduct their search for a COO. This executive will assume a pivotal role within a rapidly expanding private equity-backed organization as a member of the executive leadership team. They will be part of a mission driven organization that focuses on inpatient psychiatric services for the underserved. The COO is responsible for operations and administration for radiology, laboratory, food services, IT, purchasing, HR, communications, facilities, security, EVS, risk/quality/compliance.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media