Lydia Makrides

Dr. Lydia Makrides is Toyaja’s Global Wellness Head and oversees and guides Toyaja’s health and wellness services. She is also the President and CEO of Evexia Inc, a Canadian-based corporate wellness company, with over 20 years of domain expertise. She began her studies in London, England in Physiotherapy, and after several years of clinical work she pursued further studies in Canadian universities, leading to bachelor's, Masters and Ph.D. degrees.

Dr. Makrides held various academic positions as a professor at Dalhousie University in Canada, was the founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, and conducted research and published in scientific journals in health promotion and corporate wellness fields. She consulted extensively in Canada, Singapore, and the Middle East and has been recognized for her work in corporate wellness through a number of awards. Dr. Makrides authored over 40 publications and reports and is listed in the Canadian Who’s Who.