CEO and Chair, Schlegel Health Care
Distinguished Fellow
James Schlegel is the CEO and Chair of Schlegel Health Care, overseeing Schlegel Villages, which provides long-term care, retirement, and assisted living for seniors, as well as Homewood Health, offering mental health and addiction services across Canada.
He also leads RBJ Schlegel, which includes Schlegel Poultry and Schlegel Urban Developments.
James chairs the Research Institute for Aging, whose mission is to enhance care and quality of life for older adults. One of their many innovations is the Living Classroom, including a partnership with Mohawk College through The Village of Wentworth Heights and The Village of Tansley Woods. He also serves on the Homewood Research Institute, advancing applied research in the area of mental health and addiction treatment.
Beyond his corporate leadership, James has served on many boards including the Grand River Hospital, University of Waterloo, Mennonite Economic Development Associates International and Ontario Health Team in Waterloo Region. He also served on committees established by the Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care to oversee the COVID-19 pandemic response. He continues to serve on committees advising the Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ontario Health.
James holds a Master of Accounting from the University of Waterloo and obtained his CA designation in 1992.
