Green Shield Canada has appointed Zahid Salman as its new president and chief executive officer.
In the new role, which is effective Sept. 4, 2018, Salman will be replacing Steve Bradie, who’s retiring later this year.
“Although the health benefits industry is ever-changing, GSC’s legacy of innovative thinking has us well positioned for the future,” said Sherry Peister, chair of the Green Shield Canada board of directors, in a news release. “This is especially the case given our new CEO’s strong alignment with GSC’s highly creative culture.
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“Mr. Salman demonstrates an extensive track record of fostering innovation, which will enable GSC to continue to grow and evolve. In addition, Mr. Salman’s strong fit with GSC’s values and roots in social responsibility makes him an ideal choice. As a result, GSC’s mission of creating innovative solutions to improve access to health care for all Canadians will continue to take priority.”
Prior to joining Green Shield Canada, Salman held executive vice-president positions at Morneau Shepell Ltd and Aon. He was also a principal at Hewitt Associates, before it merged with Aon, and was a consulting actuary at Martineau Provencher & Associates.
“It is a great honour to assume the position of GSC’s president and CEO,” said Salman. “Retiring CEO and president Steve Bradie’s steady guidance and first-to-market mindset led the way for GSC’s forward-thinking products, services and initiatives that not only benefit GSC plan sponsors and plan members, but that also enhance the greater good. I will work with the team to build on this legacy by continuing to support GSC in the development of industry-leading initiatives that leave a positive mark on health benefits and Canada as a whole.”
Bradie will remain at Green Shield Canada in the role of senior advisor until his retirement in December, working with Salman to ensure a smooth transition, said Peister.
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