SHELLEY LIPON
Regina,SK
Summary
Pragmatic professional with experience in provincial, national and global leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading high performing teams.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Snomed International (IHTSDO))
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee the operations of the organization including finance
- Lead the ongoing efficiency review of the organization
- Oversee the financial management of the organization.
- Lead the customer and stakeholder engagement, vendor engagement, education, implementation support and clinical engagement teams
- Promote the use and overall benefit of SNOMED CT globally
- Work with members to ensure requirements are communicated and delivered upon
- Together with the Executive leadership team develop and deliver on the organizational strategy
- Report to the Board of Directors quarterly on engagement activities
- Report to the Finance Audit and Risk Committee monthly on finance activities
- Oversee and manage the deployment of all strategy deliverables within areas of responsibilities
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
Partner
Leadership Source
01.2017 - Current
- Advise and oversee Executive Search Services
- Advise and oversee human resources and governance consulting to clients
Chief Customer Officer
Snomed International (IHTSDO)
10.2014 - 12.2023
- Lead the customer and stakeholder engagement, vendor engagement, education, implementation support , collaboration and clinical engagement teams
- Develop and Implemented the Collaboration framework.
- Work with other standards organizations to develop effective solutions for users who are implementing more than one standard.
- Developed and executed strategies to foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
- Promote the use and overall benefit of SNOMED CT globally
- Promoted a customer-centric culture within the organization, promoting empathy, understanding, and proactive problem solving.
- Work with members to ensure requirements are communicated and delivered upon
- Together with the Executive leadership team develop and deliver on the organizational strategy
- Report to the Board of Directors quarterly on engagement activities
Partner
Executive Source Partners (Regina)/ Aplin
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Managed the strategic operations of the partnership
- Delivery and management of Executive Search Services
- Delivered human resources and governance consulting to clients
Executive Regional Director – Midwest / North and Certification Services
Canada Health Infoway
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Build, strengthen and maintain relationships at senior levels with target market groups in health care system
- Identify bilateral engagement opportunities and drive the engagement process with the industry alliance executive
- Accountable for the negotiation and strategic oversight of jurisdictional projects within the Midwest and Northern regions - $180 million dollars in total.
- Ultimate accountability for the risk management, quality assurance and benefits analysis and measurement processes within the jurisdictional investments
- Establishes the strategic relationships with key private and public sector stakeholders to advance the electronic health record initiative
- Manage a team of professionals including technical architects, project managers, change management specialists and standards experts
- Development and operation of the Certification Services operation within Canada Health Infoway
Chief Executive Officer
Saskatchewan Health Information Network
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: The Saskatchewan Health Information Network (SHIN) is a government agency that is working with provincial health regions and Saskatchewan Health on the development of an electronic provincial health information system
- Lead and direct SHIN management in the operations of the Treasury Board Crown Corporation
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with SHIN’s key industry partners
- Effectively communicate to all stakeholders and the public the vision and mandate of SHIN, activities of SHIN and benefits of the project
- Provide scope directions to the prime contractor that meets the needs of the stakeholders and the Vision of SHIN
- Development and implementation of the Corporation’s Strategic Plan (Business and Financial Plan) and presentation to the Board of Directors
- Develop opportunities with various entities (e.g
- Western Diversification, various software companies and the Federal Government) which will benefit the SHIN initiative and its stakeholders
Chief Financial Officer
Saskatchewan Health Information Network
01.1998 - 01.1999
Principal
Provincial Auditor Saskatchewan
01.1989 - 01.1998
Education
ICD.D -
Institute of Chartered Directors
01.2014
Fellowship Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan
01.2004
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan
01.1992
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Saskatchewan
01.1989
Skills
- Operations management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Executive leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Financial management
- Client engagement
- Board collaboration
- Business development
- Transformative leadership
- Change and growth management
Board Activities
- Member Roughriders Ladies Night Committee
- Chair,1996 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan Conference Committee
- President, Board Member Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan, (1998 –2003)
- Member Grey Cup Entertainment Committee2003
- Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan Awards Committee (2004 –2010)
- Board Member – Saskatchewan Research Council (2008-2014)
- Chair of Audit and Finance Committee – Saskatchewan Research Council (2012-2014)
- Board Member – Regina Hospital Foundation (2017-2023)
- Chair of Audit and Finance Committee – Regina Hospital Foundation (2021-2023)
- Board Member – Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (2019-present)
- Chair of Audit and Finance Committee – Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (2021-2023)
- Chair of the Board – Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (2023 – Present)
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Snomed International (IHTSDO))
12.2023 - Current
Partner
Leadership Source
01.2017 - Current
Chief Customer Officer
Snomed International (IHTSDO)
10.2014 - 12.2023
Executive Regional Director – Midwest / North and Certification Services
Canada Health Infoway
01.2004 - 01.2014
Partner
Executive Source Partners (Regina)/ Aplin
01.2003 - 01.2017
Chief Executive Officer
Saskatchewan Health Information Network
01.1999 - 01.2004
Chief Financial Officer
Saskatchewan Health Information Network
01.1998 - 01.1999
Principal
Provincial Auditor Saskatchewan
01.1989 - 01.1998
Fellowship Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Saskatchewan
ICD.D -
Institute of Chartered Directors
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