Paul Woods

President and CEO, Southlake Health

Expertise

Healthcare Policy

Education

MD, Western University
Master of Science, Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice at Dartmouth College

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Summary

Dr. Paul Woods is a senior healthcare leader with a wide range of clinical and executive experience
in both Canada and the United States, highly regarded for his proven ability to lead positive change
in complex environments.

Prior to joining Southlake, Paul served as the President & CEO of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC),
one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals, where he led the organization to achieve Exemplary
Standing with Accreditation Canada for the first time in 12 years. Under his leadership, LHSC opened
Ontario’s first publicly owned ambulatory surgery centre, as well as an Office of Health Equity through
a new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy.

While working state-side as Senior Vice President at the not-for-profit system Trinity Health in Michigan,
Paul led strategies that improved quality of care as well as enhanced patient and provider experience.
Through strong engagement with physicians, nurses and other clinicians, he implemented successful
initiatives at Trinity to serve more patients and improve health outcomes while promoting sustainability.

Paul has also held various other leadership roles in the health system including at Alberta Health
Services, the University of Calgary’s Department of Family Medicine, and the Michigan Center for
Clinical Systems Improvement.

His insights have been sought through Board appointments, most recently as President of the Board of
Directors for Trinity Health Coordinated Care, a four state Accountable Care Organization. He has also
served as a Board member of Chicago Mercy Hospital, the first chartered hospital in Chicago which
focuses on serving disadvantaged populations.

Originally from Ontario, Paul obtained his medical degree from Western University after attending high
school in Newmarket. He received his Master of Science degree from the Institute for Health Policy and
Clinical Practice at the world-renowned Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.

A father of four adult children, Paul is married to Dr. Kristen Woods, a physician executive and business coach. He enjoys staying active with his two German Shepherds, cycling, playing hockey and golf.

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