Heidi Worthington

Heidi Worthington, ICD.D has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Heidi is currently the President & CEO of YMCA BC, a role they have held since January 2023. Prior to that, they served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of YMCA BC and Pacific Blue Cross, where they held multiple senior positions, including Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Operating Officer for subsidiary BC Life, and Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer. Before joining Pacific Blue Cross, Heidi was the Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at BCAA and the Marketing Director at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Heidi also has a background in brand management and global communication planning, having worked at Unilever in various roles. Overall, Heidi has a diverse range of experience in leadership, marketing, and strategy.

Heidi Worthington, ICD.D completed their Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and Organizational Behaviour at McGill University from 1987 to 1991. Following that, they pursued a Master of Arts in European Studies at KU Leuven, from 1991 to 1992, with a focus on the European Community's initiative in 1992. Most recently, in 2021 and 2022, Heidi completed the Institute of Corporate Directors Diploma (ICD.D) program at the Institute of Corporate Directors, specializing in Governance.