• 2020-21: Report to the community

    Governance

Governance

The AHS Board is responsible for the governance of AHS to ensure all Albertans have access to high-quality health services across the province. The Board, led by the Board Chair, David Weyant, KC, is accountable to the Minister of Health.

The AHS Board has established committees to assist in governing AHS and overseeing the management of AHS’ business and affairs: Audit & Risk Committee, Community Engagement Committee, Finance Committee, Governance Committee, Human Resources Committee and Quality & Safety Committee. The purpose and scope of each committee is in accordance with governance best practices and is consistent with the legislation governing AHS.

AHS Board Members

  • David Weyant, QC – Chair
  • Dr. Sayeh Zielke – Vice Chair
  • Brian Vaasjo
  • David Carpenter
  • Deborah Apps
  • Glenda Yeates, OC
  • Heidi Overguard
  • Natalia Reiman
  • Sherri Fountain
  • Stephen Mandel
  • Tony Dagnone, OC
  • Vicki Yellow Old Woman

The Board Chair is a member of each committee, and the President & Chief Executive Officer is a non-voting, ex-officio member of each committee.

Organizational Structure

Reporting directly to the Board, Dr. Verna Yiu is President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AHS and leads more than 108,600 caring and dedicated individuals who make up the AHS workforce. Along with leaders and staff in the organization, AHS is proud to have a culture that exemplifies its values, takes a provincial perspective on issues and ensures good ideas developed locally are shared across the province. AHS’ organizational structure is represented below, arranged under the AHS Executive Leadership Team reporting directly to the President & CEO.

AHS Organizational Structure

Alberta Health Services 2020-21 Report To The Community