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Gerry Connor
Gerry’s first introduction to Sunnybrook came during a tour of the facility in connection to a previous capital campaign. The variety of services available to our patients and community, and the level of excellence demonstrated by our medical professionals inspired him to join the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
For the past 11 years, Gerry has served on the board, helping Sunnybrook Foundation achieve many of its strategic goals, while also representing the Foundation on Sunnybrook Hospital’s Board of Directors this past and current year.
Gerry has been a member of numerous committees, ranging from Investment and Finance to Nomination and Governance, and is an active member of the Campaign Cabinet. As Chairman and CEO of Cumberland Private Wealth Management Inc., his vast experience in financial investment has supported the Foundation in its financial decisions.
Gerry’s support of the Foundation and Sunnybrook is remarkable, and he and his wife Carla are lead donors to the $300 million Campaign for Sunnybrook, having made a $1million commitment to the Schulich Heart Centre capital projects. He is a solid resource for operational advice and recognizes that it takes a team of dedicated and motivated employees to make things happen at Sunnybrook.