HealthPartners Announces new Chief Executive Officer
HealthPartners’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaux Stastny as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2, 2026. Margaux brings a wealth of experience across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, with a strong track record in organizational leadership, partnership development, and revenue growth.
“We are delighted to welcome Margaux to HealthPartners at such an important moment for our organization. Her experience and collaborative leadership will help advance our mission and the success of our members across Canada.”
– Michael Sangster, Chair of the HealthPartners Board
For nearly four decades, HealthPartners has brought leading health charities together to inspire generosity in workplaces and communities, supporting research, advocacy, education, programs and services that touch millions of lives each year. The organization will embark on a new strategic planning process this year, with stakeholder engagement beginning in February to help shape priorities through 2026 and beyond.
“I’m honoured to join HealthPartners and this remarkable collective of charities. I look forward to working with members, partners, volunteers, and staff to build on the organization’s strong foundation and to grow the impact we deliver together for Canadians.”
– Margaux Stastny, HealthPartners’ CEO
The Board extends its sincere gratitude to Shauna Almas for her leadership as Interim CEO. She guided HealthPartners with a steady hand and calm focus during a significant period for the organization, delivering a strong financial performance, maintaining a positive culture, and meaningful results for the 20 national health charities and those across Canada they collectively serve. Shauna will continue to serve as Chief Impact Officer (CIO).
About HealthPartners
HealthPartners is a unique collective representing Canada’s top 20 health charities. Together, we empower Canadian workplaces to host fundraising campaigns that advance research, deliver programs, and lead advocacy efforts around health conditions affecting 9 in 10 Canadians. In its nearly 40-year history, HealthPartners has raised more than $230 million to support Canada’s leading national health charities.
For media inquiries:
Charlotte Molloy, Senior Director of External Engagement
HealthPartners
cmolloy@healthpartners.ca