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ANDREA SAMBATI

President and Chief Executive Officer, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.

"We are actively preparing for a future in which real time data, empowered customers and artificial intelligence will dramatically influence healthcare and accelerate macro innovations."

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Benefits

Michael Roszak

Michael Roszak

Chief Operating Officer, Express Scripts Canada

“As digital health and wellness tools continue to expand, we can have a broader reach and improve patient health outcomes, adherence and safety.”

Jeff Boutillier

Jeff Boutilier

General Manager, Pharmacy, and Chief Clinical Officer, Express Scripts Canada

“More than 30 new rare disease treatments are on the horizon. That’s great from a treatment standpoint, but these treatments come with extremely high prices that will continue to put a lot of pressure on private drug plan spend.”

Charles Lewis and Sanjay Cherian

Charles Lewis and Sanjay Cherian

Telus Health

“When interactions between patients and healthcare professionals, insurers and pharmacists are supported by a whole data set, they can help further improve the patient’s overall health journey.”

Dr. Lewis Levy

Dr. Lewis Levy

Chief Medical Officer, Teladoc Health

“Because of COVID-19, virtual care has become a primary resource to support physical and mental health. We’ve seen an increased awareness of virtual care and, with that, increased comfort as more and more people try it out.”

Christine Griffin

Christine Griffin

Chief Product Officer, Express Scripts Canada

“Good leaders aren’t simply empowered to make decisions due to their position. Good leaders understand that every decision matters and has an impact on employees, clients and partners.”

Mark Rolnick and Ken Cahill

Mark Rolnick and Ken Cahill

Shoppers Drug Mart, SilverCloud Health Inc

“Simply increasing the dollar amount of mental health benefits only helps address the cost barrier. Unfortunately, it doesn’t help move the needle on stigma or access.”

Investment

Ted Welter

Ted Welter

Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Alternative Investments, TD Greystone Asset Management

“Investing in private asset classes is complex, and it is imperative that investment managers are aligned with the long-term needs of institutional clients, especially in a dynamic market. It is a strong foundation that I believe will enable us to continue to be relevant to our clients - now and into the future.”

Rob Vanderhooft

Rob Vanderhooft

CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Greystone Managed Investments Inc.

“We believe all organizations regardless of their size, can benefit from integrating equities, bonds, private debt and private real assets within their investment programs.”

Michael Carmen

Michael Carmen

Portfolio Manager and Sector Specialist, Wellington Management

“You can get companies that have been ‘de-risked’… they’ve likely achieved escape velocity. It’s typically not a question of viability. It’s really about determining the magnitude of the opportunity.”

Blaine S. Pho

Blaine S. Pho

Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Greystone Managed Investments Inc. (Regina)

“We believe fixed income portfolios should add value while also balancing the equity and liquidity risk of the total investment program.”

Stephanie G. Braming

Stephanie G. Braming

Partner, Global Head of Investment Management, William Blair

“An active approach is important to understand how to allocate capital over time, to bridge the white space between sectors, to focus on what's not obvious, and to drive strong client outcomes.”

Regina Chi

Regina Chi

Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Strategies, AGF Investments Inc.

“We invest in companies that earn a rate of return above their cost of capital and that have long-term sustainable competitive advantages. When we look at a stock, we look for a company surrounded by a strong economic moat.”