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Give Back Health Innovation Foundation
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  • About
    • How it Works
    • In the News
    • Board of Directors
    • Governance
  • Donors
  • Family Offices
  • Institutions
  • Researchers
  • Podcast

MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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John Pearson

Mark Krembil

Mark Krembil

John Pearson serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at EcoSwitch, a unique load control and management solution company. John also holds a position as Co Chairman at the Trilliam Health Partners Foundation Campaign Cabinet and Chairman Management Committee at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre. Additionally, John is a Director of t

John Pearson serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at EcoSwitch, a unique load control and management solution company. John also holds a position as Co Chairman at the Trilliam Health Partners Foundation Campaign Cabinet and Chairman Management Committee at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre. Additionally, John is a Director of the Board at Precision Biomonitoring Inc. and QDZ Enterprizes Limited, where John also serves as President and CEO. With a background in engineering from Queen's University, John has a vast experience in various leadership roles within the energy and health care sectors.

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Mark Krembil

Mark Krembil

Mark Krembil

Mark Krembil is the President of the Krembil Foundation, a family organization dedicated to advancing medical research in the areas of neurodegeneration, arthritis, and autoimmune disease.  With a career that began in systems engineering, Mark brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to philanthropy, focusing on initiatives that foster 

Mark Krembil is the President of the Krembil Foundation, a family organization dedicated to advancing medical research in the areas of neurodegeneration, arthritis, and autoimmune disease.  With a career that began in systems engineering, Mark brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to philanthropy, focusing on initiatives that foster collaboration and meaningful impact in healthcare.

In addition to his role at the Krembil Foundation, Mark serves on the boards and advisory councils of several organizations, including, Brain Canada Foundation, the TANZ Steering Committee, and the University of Toronto. Mark is passionate about supporting innovative research and creating opportunities that lead to better health outcomes for communities across Canada and beyond.

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Greg Wolfond

Mark Krembil

Greg Wolfond

Greg Wolfond is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has spent more than four decades building and scaling innovative technology companies, including Footprint Software, 724 Solutions, SecureKey Technologies, and Kili Technology. His contributions to Canadian innovation have earned him recognition including Canada's Top

Greg Wolfond is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has spent more than four decades building and scaling innovative technology companies, including Footprint Software, 724 Solutions, SecureKey Technologies, and Kili Technology. His contributions to Canadian innovation have earned him recognition including Canada's Top 40 Under 40 and Entrepreneur of the Year. Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Western University and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Life Sciences from the University of Toronto.


Today, Greg is Co-Founder of the Give Back Health Innovation Foundation, a Canadian philanthropic network dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of Canadian health innovations. The Foundation's unique model invests philanthropic capital into promising early-stage life sciences companies, helping bridge the gap between discovery and commercialization. As these companies succeed, they give back through free or subsidized health services for Canadians, creating a sustainable cycle that reinvests in the next generation of innovation.

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