Aug 18, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Fraser Health has announced the appointment of Dermot Kelly as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces interim boss Lynn Stevenson following Dr Victoria Lee’s departure in February this year.
According to the board of directors, Dermot brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across British Columbia’s health system and a deep commitment to leading with purpose and compassion.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dermot into this role,” said Opreet Kang, Chair of the Fraser Health Board of Directors. “His leadership, experience, and compassion will help shape a stronger future for Fraser Health. The Board has great confidence in Dermot’s ability to foster meaningful relationships and deliver on the priorities that matter most to our patients, staff, medical staff and communities.”
Over the past six years at Fraser Health, Dermot has held several key leadership roles, including supporting Access and Flow during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading Patient Care and Quality, and most recently serving as Vice President responsible for strategic planning and operations for the Maternity, Infant, Child and Youth program, Medical Imaging, six acute care hospitals, and 10 communities.
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