Page 2 of 9: Message from the Chair of Unity Health Toronto’s Board of Directors

Please see the following message on behalf of Nora Aufreiter, Chair, Unity Health Toronto’s Board of Directors

After more than six years of remarkable leadership through a transformational period in Unity Health Toronto’s history, Dr. Tim Rutledge has made the decision to retire from his role as our network’s inaugural President and CEO.

Tim has been a pivotal figure in shaping Unity Health, overseeing the formation of our integrated network, naming and branding the organization, and leading the development and implementation of our first strategic plan. The plan has set a vision that continues to unify us in creating the best care experiences together. His leadership was particularly crucial during the COVID-19 global pandemic, guiding us through one of the most challenging times the healthcare sector has ever faced.

Tim’s tenure is marked by his unwavering dedication to equity and diversity. He has passionately championed initiatives that ensure every patient, staff, physician, trainee and community member feels valued and respected. Under his leadership, Unity Health has adopted policies, practices and education programs that foster inclusivity and address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. His commitment to creating a more equitable healthcare environment has strengthened our community and set a standard for compassionate and inclusive care.

Our strategy has been profoundly relevant as we navigate an evolving healthcare system, guided by our mission and values, and focused on optimizing Unity Health’s role in providing excellent, efficient and integrated care experiences for all. Thanks to Tim’s leadership, Unity Health is well positioned to continue to lead system transformation and have a broader impact through our research, education and innovation.

On the behalf of myself and our Board of Directors, I want to extend our deepest thanks to Tim for charting our course and creating a foundation built on values-based leadership, a continuous pursuit of quality and leading innovations in healthcare, and always thinking about what is right for our patients and their families first. These will be legacy impacts in our organization’s vision that will be felt for years to come.

The Board of Directors has begun the process to initiate a broad search for our future CEO and Tim will continue in his current capacity to support a smooth transition. We anticipate this process will run until late Spring 2025 and we will continue to share updates in the months ahead.

Nora Aufreiter

Chair of the Board of Directors

Unity Health Toronto