Rita McGrath

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About Rita McGrath

Global healthcare executive with a proven record of senior leadership across diverse health systems and international markets. Extensive executive leadership across the healthcare continuum, including acute care, primary care, post-acute rehabilitation, and emerging models in longevity medicine. Proven track record in enterprise-wide operations, full P&L accountability, multi-site leadership, and innovation-driven transformation. Directed complex infrastructure and capital development programs, aligning facility commissioning and regulatory approvals with system growth, integration, and strategic positioning. Recognized for building high-performance cultures, steering large-scale change initiatives, and consistently delivering results in clinical quality, financial sustainability, and patient-centered outcomes. Doctoral research focused on sovereign wealth fund (SWF) investment in healthcare, developing and validating a conceptual model to align long-term capital with system-level priorities across varied economic and governance contexts. PhD in International Business, MBA, and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), with dual affiliation to the Canadian College of Healthcare Leaders (CCHL). Committed to advancing innovation, accountability, and sustainable investment in global health systems.