NVA Canada
Greg Harju has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and positions. Greg is currently the Vice President of Operations at NVA Canada, where they support decentralized hospital innovation and entrepreneurship in the veterinary field. Prior to this, they served as the Country Manager at NVA Canada. Greg was also the President of Wellpoint Health Ltd from 2012 to 2019, leading the company's growth strategy and overseeing operations across Canada. Before that, they held various positions at Turtle Island Recycling - GFL Environmental Inc., where they initiated business transformations and managed post-transaction integration projects. Greg also worked at Magna International, where they played a key role in the business transformation of a low performing division and managed production departments. Throughout their career, Greg has demonstrated expertise in operational management, strategic analysis, and organizational change.
Greg Harju completed their education at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management from 2007 to 2009, earning an MBA. Prior to that, they attended Queen's University from 1994 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science, Hon. in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to their formal education, Greg Harju obtained a certification as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) from the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers in June 2003.
NVA Canada
NVA Canada is a rapidly growing community of veterinary hospitals and passionate professionals dedicated to serving the local needs of pets and their owners. Today, NVA Canada is privileged to have community locations in 9 provinces and one territory from coast-to-coast. Globally, the NVA community tops 1400 veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Over 20,000 veterinary professionals work to improve the well-being of patients by providing progressive and compassionate veterinary care. Since the first hospital joined NVA in 1997, founding veterinarian Dr. Stanley Creighton has emphasized support for the local medical standards established by individual doctors and practices. He has always believed that when veterinarians craft strategies specific to their own hospitals and communities, high quality patient care and client services follow. This vision for local empowerment and servant leadership continues at NVA Canada today. We are partners in possibility, making new professional tools and resources available to hospitals, supporting with recruiting, administration and management, and caring for caregivers so the Canadian community can continue to grow and thrive.