Dr. Renate Ilse
Executive Coordinator: Heather Kemp
As COO, Renate ensures that KHSC continues on its journey of sustainable & high quality performance, strategic growth and fiscal accountability. Her operational responsibilities include Strategy & Communications, Finance, Planning & Redevelopment, Facilities, Information Management, Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Labs.
A recognized advocate of evidence-based leadership with more than 30 years of senior healthcare leadership experience, Renate has a history of success in transformational roles, including Chief Transition Officer in the St. Michael’s Hospital/Wellesley Central Hospital merger and Vice President of Clinical Programs at the Ottawa Hospital. She has held academic appointments at McMaster University Health Sciences Leadership & Management Program, University of Toronto and Queen’s University. Her clinical background (including acute care, rehab, lab services, consulting & pharmaceutical industry) and leadership experience is complemented by ten years as a management consultant/speaker, helping health care leaders improve communication skills, team engagement and organizational performance.
Renate is a registered nurse with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), finance specialization, as well as Doctorate in Healthcare Administration (DHA), leadership specialization. Her research interests, as well as her published books and articles, are in the fields of communication, leadership ethics, and evidence-based leadership and management.
