Bernard Lord became Chief Executive Officer of Medavie in September 2016 where he provides strategic leadership to further the company’s mission to improve the wellbeing of Canadians. Prior to this role, Mr. Lord served eight years on the Board of Medavie. He is currently the Chair of the International Federation of Health Plans and the recent past Chair of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. He is also a member of the New Brunswick Law Society and Canadian Bar Association.

Mr. Lord was elected four times to the New Brunswick Legislature and was Premier of New Brunswick from 1999 to 2006. He also worked as the CEO of the Canadian Wireless and Telecommunications Association from 2008 until 2016. Throughout his career, he has served on the boards of several companies and organizations and has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

Mr. Lord is a King’s Counsel and has been inducted into the Order of Moncton and the Order of New Brunswick.