Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation welcomes new president and CEO

Ashley Davidson has been appointed the next Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation (JBHF) president and CEO.

The JBHF Board of Directors announced the appointment today.

Davidson was selected after a comprehensive search and selection process which was anchored in the principles of equity and inclusion to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, and included a strong slate of external candidates.

“The board is very excited about this appointment. Ashley is dynamic, capable, and passionate about our Foundation and our community,” said Leon Denbok, Chair of the Board. “We truly believe we’ve found the right person to lead our organization to achieve our ambitious goals and continue the organizational vision to inspire investment in Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH), ensuring exceptional healthcare for our community.”

Davidson will commence her new role tomorrow (Feb. 22). She joined the Foundation in 2012 and has since held progressively senior roles, serving as the Chief Development Officer since 2019.

Prior to coming to JBHF, Davidson spent eight years as a professional fundraiser for Trillium Health Partners Foundation in Mississauga, and for the Gardiner Museum in Toronto. She has held the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation since 2020, and is a Board member with Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Horseshoe Chapter.

“Every day I am inspired by the incredible generosity of our donors and their steadfast dedication to helping ensure our community has the very best healthcare, close to home,” said Davidson.” Exciting things are happening at JBH, and I am thrilled to continue working alongside our exceptional board, hospital and Foundation team to help realize all that is possible when vision and philanthropy intersect.”

Davidson takes the helm at a pivotal time for JBHF, and will provide leadership of the For All Minds campaign for the redevelopment and expansion of the mental health and addictions unit at the Joseph Brant Hospital. She will also support the development of a new strategic plan for the foundation, working with the Board to develop the focus and objectives of the foundation.  

A graduate of Western University, Davidson completed a Bachelor of Arts in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. She also holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management from Sheridan College.