Green Shield Canada president and chief executive officer Steve Bradie is retiring in December 2018.

“Steve has had an incredible 30-year career at GSC,” said Sherry Peister, chair of the board of directors of Green Shield Canada, in a news release. “In his nine years as president and CEO, he and his team have grown revenue from $1.2 billion to $2.5 billion, diversified our lines of business, and increased the staff complement from 550 employees to over 900. 

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“Steve has continuously put GSC’s mission of creating innovative solutions to improve access to health care for all Canadians first, and ensured that we always focus on doing the right things in support of our corporate goals. The board of directors acknowledges the significant impact Steve has made to GSC over his 30-year tenure. His passion for the organization is evident in his every undertaking. Steve is a true reflection of the culture at GSC, and his collaboration and transparency with his executive team and the board of directors have been instrumental to achieving GSC’s growth over recent years.”

Bradie will continue to lead the organization and its transition to a new chief executive officer for the rest of 2018, noted Peister.

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