Ashim Khemani

Ashim Khemani is the Board Chair of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as of 2023. He holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and an MA in International Relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. In addition to his academic credentials, he is a certified director (ICD.D) and has multiple industry designations.

Professional Background

Khemani has an extensive career spanning various leadership roles across multiple sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and insurance. He is currently the CEO of Stem Capital and has previously held significant positions such as:

• CEO of Aon Consulting
• President of Medcan Health
• President of Medavie Blue Cross
• CHRO & Chief Development Officer at Sobeys
• Senior Vice President at Liberty Health (now part of Manulife)

He has been involved in over 40 merger and acquisition transactions, showcasing his expertise in business transformation and strategic growth.12

Contributions and Publications

Khemani is also an accomplished author, known for works such as Canadian Group Insurance Benefits: A Practitioner’s Guide & Reference Manual and co-authoring Global Health Care Systems—A Perspective on Issues, Practices, and Trends Among OECD Nations. His focus has been on advancing organizational culture while maintaining a competitive edge in various industries.12

Board Memberships

In addition to his role at HRPA, Khemani serves on the board of Russell Investments and the LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact, further emphasizing his commitment to leadership and social impact initiatives.13

Khemani's leadership at HRPA reflects his dedication to shaping the future of human resources in Canada through strategic governance and industry engagement.