STARS announces new President and CEO

After an extensive search by its volunteer board of directors, Canadian air ambulance organization STARS has announced that Katherine Emberly has been appointed President and CEO.

Her role will be effective 15 September 2023.

“It is clear that Katherine is deeply drawn to the purpose and mission of STARS,” said Curtis Stange, board Co-Chair. “We are confident that she is the best leader for the future.”

Emberly commented on her new role: “When the opportunity to lead STARS arose, it was a very easy decision to make. The work everyone at the organization does each day saves lives and there is no greater place to bring my energy.”

Outgoing President and CEO Andrea Robertson held the role for 12 years, in which she had ‘some of the most powerful and impactful moments in [her] career’. She said: “I am thrilled to see Katherine join the organization and I know she will carry on STARS’ incredible legacy of delivering the highest level of care to patients in our communities.”