Placement: Canadian Mental Health Association – York Regions & South Simcoe appoints Andrew Chung as new Chief Executive Officer

Mirams Becker is thrilled to share that Andrew Chung has been selected as CMHA – York Region & South Simcoe’s new Chief Executive Officer.

CMHA York Region & South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) is one of the fastest growing branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association, with more than 350 staff and 100 volunteers supporting a diverse community of 1.2 million residents across York Region and South Simcoe. Since 1984, CMHA-YRSS has advanced recovery, resilience, and community integration through a wide range of mental health and addictions programs for clients aged 12+, delivered across multiple sites, remotely, and in community settings.

As CEO, Andrew will build and strengthen relationships with funders, government, health providers, and community organizations while serving as a trusted spokesperson and ambassador for CMHA-YRSS. He will lead the organization in delivering exceptional care through interdisciplinary teams and integrated systems, fostering an engaged workforce where quality, innovation and culture thrive, and advancing solutions to meet today’s needs while addressing tomorrow’s mental health and addiction challenges.

Andrew has over 20 years of leadership experience within the non-profit healthcare and community services sectors, spanning mental health, settlement services, and poverty reduction. His leadership is deeply rooted in a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Andrew holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Healthcare Policy and Research from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Congratulations Andrew!

Mirams Becker is a Retained Executive Search Firm dedicated to the Healthcare Sector. We are dedicated to building leadership capacity in the healthcare sector, one opportunity at a time. Mirams Becker is a proud Corporate Member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, with strong alignment and commitment to the College’s vision to build connections for a healthier Canada.

Return to News and Insights: News and Insights • Mirams Becker