Green Shield Canada’s (GSC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Zahid Salman as GSC’s new President and CEO effective September 4, 2018. Mr. Salman brings over 25 years of benefits industry experience where he has demonstrated an extensive track record of fostering innovation. This makes him highly equipped to help sustain GSC’s industry-leading growth. In addition, Mr. Salman’s strong fit with GSC’s values and roots in social responsibility makes him an ideal choice to further GSC’s mission to create innovative solutions that improve access to better health for all Canadians. An actuary by background, Mr. Salman’s reputation as a highly skilled leader previously earned him high-profile executive positions at various global firms.