Board of Directors

We are fortunate to have the dedication and leadership of a strong Board of Directors who are deeply committed to the vision of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada as a recognized and respected organization helping sick children and their families lead healthier and happier lives.

Representing an impressive and representative group of individuals, our board is comprised of leaders in the fields of business, finance, law, medicine, media and non-profit sectors.

• George Cohon
  Founder McDonald’s Canada/Russia & Founder Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada/Russia

• Rem Langan
  Chairperson, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

• Richard Ellis
  President and CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada & Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada

• John Betts
  President and CEO, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited

• Margaret Anderson
  Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

• Peggy Bartlett
  McDonald's Canada Owner/Operator

• Beverley Gordon
  Executive Director, Safehaven Project for Community Living

• Mario Iannuzzi
  McDonald’s Canada Owner/Operator

• Claude Lessard
  CEO and President, Cossette Communications

• Dr. Arlette Lefebvre
  Child Psychiatrist, Hospital for Sick Children

• Murray Perelman
  Lawyer, Bennett Jones LLP

• Ken Shaw
  National Editor and Anchor Weekdays, CTV News Toronto

• Peter Snell
  President and Chairperson, Ronald McDonald House BC

• Anne Sutherland
  Managing Director and Head, RBC Capital Markets

• Kevin Thistle
  President, Coppinwood Golf Club

• Chuck Vertes
  McDonald’s Canada Owner/Operator

• Dr. Hilary Whyte
  Neonatologist, Hospital for Sick Children

• Steve Wilson
  McDonald’s Canada Owner/Operator

• David J. Hederson
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

• Cathy Loblaw
  Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada