Geneviève Biron Appointed Head of Santé Québec Alongside Frédéric Abergel

Gearing up for a monumental shift in Quebec‘s healthcare landscape, Minister Christian Dubé has unveiled the appointment of Geneviève Biron and Frédéric Abergel to spearhead Santé Québec, the groundbreaking agency set to streamline healthcare operations across the province.

Geneviève Biron, formerly the CEO of Biron Groupe Santé, brings her 30 years of experience in the private health services sector to her new role at the helm of Santé Québec. With a keen focus on operational excellence and customer service, Biron expressed her vision for innovative ideas to enhance accessibility to healthcare services for Quebec residents.

During her tenure at Biron Groupe Santé, Geneviève Biron made significant strides in the diagnostics medical field and notably established the Imagix network of medical imaging clinics, showcasing her leadership and strategic capabilities in the healthcare industry.

Frédéric Abergel, the current CEO of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), joins Geneviève Biron in shaping the future of healthcare as the Vice President of Operations and Transformation at Santé Québec. His wealth of experience in the public healthcare realm, having previously served in prominent roles within the CIUSSS system, positions him as a pivotal figure in driving operational efficiencies and cultural transformation within the healthcare sector.

As the pioneer agency mandated to oversee and coordinate healthcare operations in Quebec, Santé Québec is tasked with revamping the current state of the healthcare network to enhance its efficiency and service delivery.

Minister Christian Dubé’s strategic selection of Geneviève Biron and Frédéric Abergel underscores the government’s commitment to catalyzing change and fostering a new era of healthcare excellence for Quebecers.