(Horizon) Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce the selection of Maura McKinnon as the organization's new Chief Human Resource Officer.

Maura is a versatile, senior leader who brings over 25 years of experience in managing complex and cross-functional strategic initiatives, while successfully managing diverse stakeholder groups. A strategic, big picture thinker, she has led senior management teams through numerous challenging projects, most recently, as Vice President, Human Resources for Imperial Manufacturing Group. With a Bachelor of Commerce and Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Moncton, Maura spent eight years of her career at the Atlantic Lottery Corporation in leadership roles focused on human resources, organizational development, customer experience, and organizational capacity.

Her leadership style is defined by a strong set of moral principles, her collaborative nature as well as her commitment to broad organizational success. By her peers, Maura is known as a strong motivator of individuals and someone who is not only reliable but delivers results, embraces change and handles conflict graciously and effectively.

As a key member of the Corporate Resource team, Maura will apply her senior leadership experience and values to lead strategy and delivery of human resource services across Horizon Health Network and will foster relationships with Horizon's valued stakeholders.

Excited about the opportunity, Maura commented that she looks forward to the "opportunity to play the role of change agent and innovator, to build solid relationships internally at Horizon Health Network, as well as with other key stakeholders; and to foster a 'One Horizon' culture that ultimately enhances employee engagement and productivity."

Maura begins her transition to Horizon Health Network on Tuesday, October 13^th. Her office will be located in Moncton. Please join us in congratulating Maura and welcoming her to Horizon Health Network.