Athana Mentzelopoulos will take over the position previously held by Mauro Chies, starting Monday, December 11, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Christian Oldale

Alberta Health services appoints new President and CEO

Dec 7, 2023 | 11:51 AM

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has named its new President and CEO.

Athana Mentzelopoulos will take over the position previously held by Mauro Chies. Mentzelopoulos was previously the Executive Director of the Alberta Medical Association, and served as Deputy Minister in various portfolios in both the Alberta and B.C. governments.

Her previous experience with AHS comes from her time as EMS Provisional Lead and Advisor to the Official Administrator within the organization.

Dr. Lyle Oberg, AHS Executive Board Chair said, “On behalf of Alberta Health Services, I welcome Athana to the organization. She has a long history of public service leadership here in Canada. I look forward to working with her to support staff through the healthcare system refocus efforts underway, while keeping to AHS’ mandate of delivering high quality health services to all Albertans.”

Mentzelopoulos will begin her new role on Monday, December 11, 2023.

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