John Crook

Background

About John Crook

Motivated and dedicated Senior Leader and Manager with a health, operations, and policy background with over 27 years of progressively challenging experience in leading and managing diverse military health care organizations, providing primary health care in a variety of environments, often under stressful or challenging conditions. A proven record of accomplishments in leadership, team building, delivering health care both in Canada and in support of NATO personnel abroad, the development and implementation of business plans, health service support plans, policy and training programs. Experience working with other governmental and international agencies. Retired Lieutenant-Colonel of the Royal Canadian Medical Service after 38 years. Over 20 years of experience as a senior leader managing and leading diverse organizations in support of a dynamic and operationally focussed clientele. Strategic, innovative thinker who is able to conceptualize and implement initiatives in complex service delivery environments. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build effective relationships with multiple and diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels to support innovation and renewal. Performed a range of operational and service delivery roles managing up to 300 employees. Strong interpersonal skills and abilities to build and empower diverse teams to achieve changes towards program and service excellence. Policy development and implementation that considers local, provincial and national variations in service delivery Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting and accruals of budgets up to 80 million dollars.