Baycrest

Saad Rafi worked in the public and private sectors for almost 30 years. He has extensive knowledge and experience in financial administration, change management and transformation, leadership of complex organizations, implementation in complex operational environments and risk management. Saad has recently been providing management consulting services in various sectors, especially in health care over the past 5+ years. He is currently an Executive Advisor at Santis Health, a dedicated health consultancy providing services in management consulting, communications and public affairs. Mr. Rafi was also a Partner and the National Government and Public Services Leader at Deloitte LLP. Rafi also was the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee. In this role, he was brought into reposition the brand of the Games and to align the shareholders to support the Games. He also obtained additional funding and led the delivery of the largest multi-sport event in Canadian history. Achieving an overall cost savings in excess of $100M. By several measures the Games were deemed a resounding success. Saad also started the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Administration Corporation as its CEO. While this Plan was wound up, its rapid pace of development impacted the Federal government to increase the CPP for the benefit of all Canadians. Rafi was the Deputy Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, from 2010-2014. He has also held positions as the Deputy Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Deputy Minister of Transportation; and, the Deputy Minister of Community Safety.  Mr. Rafi is a member of the Board of Directors for Ellis Don Corporation, Baycrest Seniors Care and the Canadian Olympic Committee. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees for the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and a member of the Board of Governors for Trent University in Peterborough.