CXO Breakfast at the 2026 CCHL National Conference
Advancing Supply Chain Resilience to Drive Health System Performance
Supply chain is no longer a back-office function, it is a strategic asset critical to health system performance and sustainability. Facilitated by John King, Executive Advisor, join Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto, and Dr. Anne Snowdon, CEO and Scientific Director of SCAN Health, as they explore how a resilient, data-driven supply chain enables health systems to achieve stronger financial performance, improve quality and patient safety, and support workforce sustainability.
Drawing on real-world experiences and system-level insights, this session will highlight how integrated supply chain strategies unlock better clinical and operational decision-making, strengthen preparedness for supply disruptions, and create enterprise-wide value. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how positioning supply chain as a core strategic capability can drive system resilience, enable innovation, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients, providers, and organizations.
Facilitator
John King, CHE - Executive Advisor
John is a Health Care Executive with over 45 years of health-care experience. John relocated to Ontario in 1999 after leading several hospitals in Western Canada , ( Foothills Medical Center , Calgary Regional Health Authority and Alberta Hospital Association ) to become the Assistant Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. John joined St. Michael’s hospital in spring 2002 as EVP and Chief Admin Officer . He retired in 2012.
John has a Masters of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Ottawa and a B.A. (Economics/Math) from the University of Western Ontario.
A certified health executive (CHE) with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), he was appointed chair of the college board in June 2010 after serving as Provincial Director for several different provinces.
In June 2014 John was awarded The Order of the Polar Star on behalf of the King of Sweden. This order is given to foreign leaders for the promotion of Swedish interests abroad and in recognition of his 25 years of exchange programs for health executives between Sweden and Canada.
John has received numerous awards including the Trudeau Medal from the University of Ottawa and the Mentorship, Honorary Life member award and the Distinguished Service Award from the CCHL. A scholarship in his name is offered to students entering the Masters of Health Administration program at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa to recognize his leadership contribution to the health field.
John retired in November 2012 and is currently involved in consulting activities in the healthcare industry.
Speakers
Altaf Stationwala - President and CEO, Unity Health Toronto
Altaf Stationwala is President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto, one of Ontario’s largest and most comprehensive health care networks. The network includes St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare, and a constellation of clinics across Toronto’s core. Unity Health delivers the full spectrum of care offered across Ontario’s health system— from primary care, seniors care, rehabilitation, and acute services to specialized regional programs and long-term care— and is a globally recognized, university-affiliated teaching and research institution. It is a learning destination of choice for health professionals, known for its leadership in integrated, compassionate, high quality, and collaborative care.
Dr. Anne Snowdon - CEO and Scientific Director, SCAN Health
Dr. Anne Snowdon is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. Dr. Snowdon is leading a national community of practice and research program focused on the capacity of health supply chain to enable health system responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in seven Canadian provinces. This work builds on a well-established program of research focused on healthcare supply chain, and health system innovation to achieve sustainability, economic value and productivity by providing support for innovators and entrepreneurs to successfully bring their discoveries to the Canadian, U.S. and world markets.
Note: Registration is required, and this session will be open exclusively to attendees of the 2026 CCHL National Conference who are at the C-Suite level.
Please RSVP by May 29, 2026.
