Leslee J. Thompson

Leslee is passionate about working with people around the world to achieve quality health services for all. Starting out as a Registered Nurse, she now has 25 years of senior executive and corporate director experience that spans multiple geographies and sectors including heath care, medical technology, government, and retail. She has successfully led many organizations and systems through challenging periods of change, including a high-profile teaching hospital turnaround. She is frequently invited to speak, write, teach, and serve on high-profile boards. Her pioneering work on partnering with patients to improve outcomes is internationally recognized and celebrated. As Chief Executive Officer of Health Standards Organization and Accreditation Canada, she continues to blaze new trails. Under her leadership, these organizations are united in the building of world-class health standards and innovative assessment systems so people in their local jurisdictions can save and improve lives.