Following an extensive and competitive search for the Inaugural Chief Executive officer, the CEO Search and Selection Committee representing the newly amalgamated Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce Mental Health and Addiction Services (CMHA GB) is pleased to announce that Clark MacFarlane has accepted the position, and will join the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (CMHA GB) effective August 8, 2018.

Clark is a passionate and visionary leader who brings an impressive profile of career experience to the CMHA GB. With 16+ years of leadership experience, with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions, Clark has a proven track record of outstanding success.

In Clark's current position as the Executive Director at the Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane Timiskaming Branch he has been accountable for providing superior leadership and building partnerships with integrity and transparency.

Clark has a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts in Political Studies from Queen's University.

At CMHA GB, Clark's focus will be on the following key initiatives:

* Leading the first CMHA GB Strategic Plan

* Evolving CMHA GB's Profile

* Continuing to Build and Promote Collaborative Partnerships

* Advancing Business Development and Fundraising Goals

Please join us in welcoming Clark to the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce.

source: media release, CMHA