Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / Dr. Victoria Lee speaks at an event in August 2024 at Chilliwack General Hospital promoting a 200-bed long-term care project.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Fraser Health

Fraser Health mutually parts ways with CEO effective immediately

Feb 19, 2025 | 6:39 AM

CHILLIWACK — Fraser Health announced Tuesday (Feb. 18) that its board and CEO Dr. Victoria Lee have come to a mutual agreement that she will move on from the health authority to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately.

In a statement, Fraser Health said Dr. Lynn Stevenson has been appointed as interim president and CEO at Fraser Health, the largest regional health authority in British Columbia spanning Burnaby to Boston Bar.

Fraser Health issued a complimentary, gracious statement touting Dr. Lee’s role in guiding Fraser Health through the COVID-19 pandemic and a number of significant changes, like more than $15 billion in multi-year large capital investments, a system-wide digital twin and planetary health strategy. Dr. Lee was appointed as president and CEO in 2018.

“We would like to thank Dr. Lee for her leadership over the past six and a half years and on behalf of everyone at Fraser Health we wish her well,” said Jim Sinclair, board chair of Fraser Health. “We are grateful Dr. Stevenson will be joining the organization, and the Board will be working quickly to recruit a new permanent president and CEO as quickly as possible.”

In leaving, Dr. Lee says she has confidence in her successor and the FHA executive team.

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“As I embark on an exciting new chapter in my career, I’m filled with immense pride and gratitude for the remarkable achievements we’ve accomplished together at Fraser Health over the past 15 years. Our journey has been extraordinary, marked by innovation and unwavering commitment to finding integrative solutions for our patients, families and communities,” said Dr. Lee. “The dedication of our 50,000 Fraser Health staff, medical professionals, and volunteers continues to inspire me daily. I have the utmost confidence in our exceptional leadership team and Dr. Lynn Stevenson in enhancing the health and well-being of our communities.”