Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) has announced another change to its senior leadership team.
In a Jan. 21 media release, the organization noted chief financial officer, Ulvi IskhagiBayat, will soon be leaving the organization after two years in the role. He joined the organization in April 2024 and oversaw HHHS’ first balanced budget since the COVID-19 pandemic, achieved in the 202425 fiscal year.
Jennifer Burns West, interim president and CEO at HHHS, said Iskhagi-Bayat was a stabilizing presence during his time with the organization.
“During his tenure, Ulvi played a critical role in strengthening our financial stewardship, guiding the organization through periods of change, and supporting strategic decision-making with professionalism, insight and integrity,” Burns West said. “His healthcare expertise, strong financial acumen and commitment to our mission have made a lasting and meaningful impact across the organization.
“Moments of transition such as this remind us of the meaningful impact individuals have on our work and the importance of continuity as we move forward together,” she added.
HHHS did not state when Iskhagi-Bayat would be leaving, though has moved quickly to confirm his immediate successor.
Burns West said Brian Winder will assume the role of interim financial officer. She said Winder boasts “extensive financial experience” having held senior finance leadership roles at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and, most recently, Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, where he served for over 12 years as director of finance and chief financial officer.
“We are fortunate to have an established relationship with Brian, who has been supporting HHHS through a recent upgrade of our financial systems,” Burns West said. HHHS will begin its search for a permanent CFO once its new president and CEO, Jack Hutchison, begins his role March 30.
