Tony Dagnone, C.M.

Former President and CEO London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada

 

Mr. Tony Dagnone has more than 38 years of experience in health care sector, 25 of which have been at the senior executive level.

After spending more than two decades at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mr. Dagnone came to London in 1992 as the President and CEO of University Hospital. In 1995, University Hospital merged with Victoria Hospital and became the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Mr. Dagnone was appointed President and CEO.

Over the years he has held a number of leadership and board positions at the provincial, national and international level. Mr. Dagnone is the past Chair of the Ontario Hospital Association and currently serves as Chair of the Change Foundation as well as a member of the Canadian Healthcare Association. 

In 1991, he was granted the Order of Canada for his work in the community and leadership in health care. In 2003, he was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. In 2005, Mr. Dagnone was the recipient of the Canadian College of Heath Service Executives (CCHSE) Distinguished Service Award as a testament to his extraordinary contributions to the field of health care management and to the high esteem in which he is held by his peers.

In London, his community volunteer work has included United Way Cabinet, Honorary Chair, 2001 Canada Games and various hospital Foundations fundraising efforts.