Association Leadership

Board of Directors, Executive Team and Advisors

The CMMA is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by an experienced executive team with backgrounds in medical manufacturing, healthcare administration, and public policy.

James Mitchell
Chair of the Board

Executive Director Over twenty years of experience in medical device manufacturing and distribution

Sarah Chen
Vice-Chair

Board Chair Former healthcare procurement executive with extensive experience in hospital supply chain management

Michael Kovacs
Secretary

Director, Government Relations Background in federal health policy and regulatory affairs

Elena Rodriguez
Treasurer

Director, Research Health economist specializing in supply chain analysis and economic impact assessment.

David Park
Directors-at-Large

Director, Member Services Responsible for membership engagement and industry relationship development

Patricia Leblanc
Executive Director

Director, Communications Leads external communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement

Thomas Wright
Director, Government Relations

Strategic Advisor Former hospital administrator with expertise in procurement policy and standards.

Amanda Foster
Director, Research & Economic Analysis

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

Amanda Foster
Director, Member Services

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

Amanda Foster
Director, Member Services

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

Amanda Foster
Director, Communications & Public Affairs

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

Amanda Foster
Director, Programs & Certification

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

Amanda Foster
Operations Manager

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

Amanda Foster
Strategic Advisors

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

Amanda Foster
Academic Partners

Operations Manager Oversees program delivery, events, and administrative operations

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Foundation Statement

Governance Principles

The Association's leadership is guided by commitments to transparent governance, evidence-based advocacy, and service to our membership. Board members and staff work to advance the interests of Canadian medical manufacturers while maintaining the highest standards of organizational integrity.

What they believe

Voices from those building Canada's future

"A nation that cannot make its own medical supplies is a nation without control of its own destiny."
James Mitchell
Founder, CHS
"We're not just selling products. We're selling the security that comes from knowing your supply chain won't fail when you need it most."
Sarah Chen
CEO, Precision Medical
"The CMMA gave us a seat at the table. Now hospitals listen when we speak about what Canada can truly produce."
Robert Durand
Operations Director, Maple Devices