Michael Sherar

President and Chief Executive Officer at Public Health Ontario

Michael Sherar is a prominent figure in the Canadian healthcare and public health sector, currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Public Health Ontario. Here are some key points about his background and experience:

Current Role

President and Chief Executive Officer at Public Health Ontario, a position he has held since July 2022.1

Education

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the University of Oxford.1

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role, he was the President & CEO of Cancer Care Ontario from January 2011 to January 2020. He also held various other positions within Cancer Care Ontario, including Vice-President of Planning and Regional Programs and Regional Vice President in London.1
He has served as a Vice-President at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and held academic positions at the University of Toronto, including Professor of Medical Biophysics and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology. He was also a Professor of Oncology at the University of Western Ontario.1
Additionally, he was an Affiliate Scientist at the University Health Network since March 2013 and served as the Interim Transitional Lead and Chief Corporate Officer at the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation from July 2021 to September 2022.1

Other Roles and Affiliations

He is a Member of the Board of Directors at Athletics Canada and the President of the Royal City Athletics Club in Guelph, Ontario.1

Honors and Awards

Michael Sherar has received several honors, including being named one of Canada’s “Top 40 under 40” by The Caldwell Partners in 2001. He also received the National Cancer Institute of Canada 'Steve Fonyo' Studentship, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, and the Canadian Rhodes Scholars Foundation Scholarship.1

His extensive experience in healthcare leadership, academic research, and public health makes him a significant figure in the Canadian healthcare system.