During his 30 years of domestic and international business experience, Mr. McKinnon held successive senior positions with Digital Equipment Corporation and was the CEO for a number of Toronto-based software companies. For the last 5 years he has provided consulting advice to companies on key functional initiatives such as board governance, business planning, and the development of high performance leadership teams.

Located in Toronto, Mr. McKinnon will, on behalf of the CACDS Board and member organizations, lead in planning and executing a number of the association’s critical initiatives. He will also participate in meetings with provincial and federal governments, pharmacy organizations, industry partners and stakeholders.

Mr. McKinnon’s six month appointment will provide a leadership bridge while the association seeks a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

About CACDS
CACDS is the national association representing community pharmacy in Canada. The retail members of CACDS operate over 6,000 traditional chain and banner drug stores, and grocery and mass merchandisers with pharmacies. Associate members include all categories of product and service suppliers to the pharmacy sector.

CACDS provides its members with a wide range of services, including authoritative research and discussion forums on industry trends, as well as representation of industry viewpoints to governments, and stakeholders ¬ all in the interest of enhancing the value of community pharmacy to consumers. Visit online at www.cacds.com .

For further information, please contact:

Sara Feldman Adam Sanders
CACDS Director Communications Communications Specialist
Tel: (416) 226-9100 ext. 225 Tel: (416) 226-9100 ext. 222
sfeldman@cacds.com asanders@cacds.com

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