Interior Health Board Appoints New President and CEO | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

Interior Health Board appoints new president and CEO | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Interior Health is pleased to announce that following an extensive search, Sylvia Weir is appointed president and CEO of Interior Health (IH), effective immediately. “I’m thrilled to welcome Sylvia Weir as the next president and CEO of Interior Health,” said Dr. Robert Halpenny, chair of the IH Board of Directors. “As we considered a full slate of candidates, it became clear that Sylvia brings the right mix o…

Sylvia Weir named President and CEO of Interior Health

Interior Health has named Sylvia Weir as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, officially stepping into the role effective immediately following an extensive search process. Weir has been serving as interim CEO since June, after longtime leader Susan Brown announced her plans to retire by the end of 2025. Brown, who has spent 14 years with Interior Health—seven of them as CEO—will continue to support the leadership transition until the …