Glen Kearns

Vice President Diagnostic Services & CIO, London Health Sciences Centre & St. Joseph's Health Care London

Glen Kearns is an accomplished executive in the healthcare sector, currently serving as the Integrated Vice President & Chief Information Officer at London Health Sciences Centre. He has a strong background in digital health and technology integration, with a career spanning over two decades in various leadership roles.

Professional Background

Current Role: Integrated Vice President & Chief Information Officer at London Health Sciences Centre (March 2007 - June 2022).
Previous Positions:
- EVP / Chief Information Officer at The Ottawa Hospital (November 2022 - Present).
- Digital Health Co-Lead for the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team (April 2021 - October 2022).
- Vice President & CIO at Grand River Hospital (May 1998 - February 2007).

Key Achievements

Leadership in Digital Health: Kearns has been instrumental in advancing digital health technologies across multiple organizations. He co-authored Ontario's provincial digital medical imaging service and contributed to the implementation of a provincial waitlist management system.
COVID-19 Response: He played a significant role in enhancing COVID-19 testing capabilities, increasing daily PCR tests from 35 to 10,000.
Mentorship and Team Development: Over his career, he has mentored numerous leaders, fostering a culture of compassionate leadership and team success.

Educational Background

HBA from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario (1985 - 1989).
Masters of Religious Education from Trinity Western University (1992 - 1994).

Kearns is recognized for his visionary approach to healthcare technology and his commitment to improving patient experiences through innovative solutions. His ability to collaborate with various stakeholders has led to significant advancements in healthcare delivery systems in Ontario.