Interior Health has appointed Sylvia Weir as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO).
Weir had been serving in the role on an interim basis since June 2025, according to Interior Health.
“Sylvia brings the right mix of values-based leadership, vision and financial acumen to enable the effective delivery of clinical services,” said Dr. Robert Halpenny, chair of the Interior Health board of directors.
The announcement follows what the health authority called an extensive search.
Weir reportedly has more than 25 years of health-care leadership experience in Canada and the United Kingdom.
During her time as interim CEO, she helped guide the organization through a period of financial sustainability planning and prioritized relationship-building with staff, government and community partners.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve IH in this role permanently,” said Weir in a statement.
“I’ve had the privilege to meet with front-line staff, physicians, community and Indigenous leaders across our region — but I am confident through our continued focus on engagement, innovation, strategic partnerships and financial sustainability we will be able to maintain our commitment to delivering the highest quality and most effective care possible”
Before her interim role, Weir led Interior Health’s finance and infrastructure teams.
Her education includes a fellowship in health system improvement from the University of Alberta and project management certification from UBC’s Sauder School of Business.
Weir has also served as a board member of the Kelowna Women’s Shelter and currently sits on the board of the provincial Healthcare Benefit Trust.
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