Hockey Canada Appoints Katherine Henderson As New CEO

Summary

• Katherine Henderson appointed as new CEO of Hockey Canada 
• Henderson will start her role from Sep 4
• She leaves her role as Curling Canada CEO to join Hockey Canada

Hockey Canada has announced that they have appointed Katherine Henderson to be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Henderson has decided to leave her role at CEO of Curling Canada and take on the role of Hockey Canada CEO from Sep 4.

Hockey Canada Looks To Change Image Under Henderson

Hockey Canada’s reputation took a massive beating in the last 18 months due to allegations of sexual misconduct and a cover-up job. The media brought to light the toxic culture fostered by Hockey Canada over the years and the number of individuals that suffered due to it.

With constant media pressure, the entire board of directors for Hockey Canada resigned along with President Scott Smith who was also the CEO. A new board of directors was then appointed and their goal was to make significant changes that helped Hockey Canada rebuild trust in the country.

The new chairman who is retired judge Hugh L. Fraser decided with the board that Henderson was the right person for the job. Henderson will have her work cut out when she resumes her role on Sep 4.

Henderson will help Hockey Canada develop a strategic plan that will look to embrace inclusion and boost the popularity of hockey throughout the country. Henderson will be based out of Toronto and will do a press conference with the media at a later date.

Henderson Happy To Take On New Role With Hockey Canada

Henderson has been a big advocate of gender equity and received a diploma in 2022 from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for her work to attain gender equity. Her appointment has already had a big impact for Hockey Canada with sponsor Bauer resuming its partnership with Hockey Canada.

In a statement, Henderson said

The future of hockey is limitless. As a winter sport nation, with a long tradition in our ice and snow sports, playing and watching hockey is undeniably a part of who we are as Canadians. I am looking forward to working with our board and staff, our athletes, our members and local associations, our corporate and hockey partners, and our fans and participants to ensure that all Canadians have a personal hockey experience that is right for them