Central to who we are is providing the best health care services,
Meet the strategic minds
driving our mission:
Our Leadership
Meet the strategic minds
driving our mission:
Our Leadership
Managing Director - Sumeet Shinde
Sumeet specializes in organizational goal setting and strategic leadership to guide our organization to achieve the highest level of excellence and business performance. Steeped in his front-line experience he uses a structured approach to building and creating successful programs in the rapidly evolving health care industry.
He attended the University of Alberta and has a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.), Operations Management degree. He has held leadership roles with CareRx, Western Canada, Business Development, Pharmacare Pharmacy, CarePlus Pharmacy and Trucare.
He loves racket sports (understatement) and fitness is a focus for him every day.
VP, Communication and Operational Leadership - Cathy Hume
Cathy received the 2023 Province of Alberta, Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Individual Award for her lifetime service to seniors. This elite level accomplishment was awarded to her to recognize her passionate volunteer work for vulnerable people in the province of Alberta.
Over the last 30+ years, Cathy has successfully been creating positive and rewarding experiences within the senior housing and health care sector. She has held senior level leadership roles in the pharmacy sector, with Pharmacare Pharmacy and CareRx.
Cathy is a passionate runner and has completed 10 marathons all over the globe. She also is hyper-focused and slightly obsessed with gardening according to her husband Stephen.
VP, Projects and Integration - Farzin Rawji
Farzin’s three decades of senior level leadership has encompassed roles in business development, operations management, talent acquisition, and direct customer service within retail and specialty pharmacy landscapes, each contributing to his holistic and nuanced understanding of the industry.
He attended the University of Alberta and achieved his BSC.Pharm., Pharmacy and University of Calgary, Degree in Biochemistry.
Hockey is a family passion! The entire family could be considered experts on the sport and his son just won gold in the world ball hockey tournament in Switzerland. Farzin also passionately serves his community and works to support and assist others through his tireless volunteerism.
Operations Manager - Abed Shawar
Abed’s greatest source of professional pride is his family’s successful pharmacy business background. It’s there that he found his passion for assisting patients on their health journey and connecting with employees.
His experience and educational background have allowed him to assume the role of Pharmacy Operations Manager, in which he is responsible for all our Medicine Place Pharmacy division locations. He also assists Medicine Place Pharmacy Plus with special projects and pharmacy operations.
Abed’s daily focus and emphasis will always be quality and safety. He works beyond expectations to support his teams daily and to provide the highest standard of care to our valued customers. When he isn’t working, he enjoys his love of fitness, boxing and his family life.
Managing Director - Sumeet Shinde
Sumeet specializes in organizational goal setting and strategic leadership to guide our organization to achieve the highest level of excellence and business performance. Steeped in his front-line experience he uses a structured approach to building and creating successful programs in the rapidly evolving health care industry.
He attended the University of Alberta and has a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.), Operations Management degree. He has held leadership roles with CareRx, Western Canada, Business Development, Pharmacare Pharmacy, CarePlus Pharmacy and Trucare.
He loves racket sports (understatement) and fitness is a focus for him every day.
VP, Communication and Operational Leadership - Cathy Hume
Cathy received the 2023 Province of Alberta, Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Individual Award for her lifetime service to seniors. This elite level accomplishment was awarded to her to recognize her passionate volunteer work for vulnerable people in the province of Alberta.
Over the last 30+ years, Cathy has successfully been creating positive and rewarding experiences within the senior housing and health care sector. She has held senior level leadership roles in the pharmacy sector, with Pharmacare Pharmacy and CareRx.
Cathy is a passionate runner and has completed 10 marathons all over the globe. She also is hyper-focused and slightly obsessed with gardening according to her husband Stephen.
VP, Projects and Integration - Farzin Rawji
Farzin’s three decades of senior level leadership has encompassed roles in business development, operations management, talent acquisition, and direct customer service within retail and specialty pharmacy landscapes, each contributing to his holistic and nuanced understanding of the industry.
He attended the University of Alberta and achieved his BSC.Pharm., Pharmacy and University of Calgary, Degree in Biochemistry.
Hockey is a family passion! The entire family could be considered experts on the sport and his son just won gold in the world ball hockey tournament in Switzerland. Farzin also passionately serves his community and works to support and assist others through his tireless volunteerism.
Operations Manager - Abed Shawar
Abed’s greatest source of professional pride is his family’s successful pharmacy business background. It’s there that he found his passion for assisting patients on their health journey and connecting with employees.
His experience and educational background have allowed him to assume the role of Pharmacy Operations Manager, in which he is responsible for all our Medicine Place Pharmacy division locations. He also assists Medicine Place Pharmacy Plus with special projects and pharmacy operations.
Abed’s daily focus and emphasis will always be quality and safety. He works beyond expectations to support his teams daily and to provide the highest standard of care to our valued customers. When he isn’t working, he enjoys his love of fitness, boxing and his family life.
are our focus and their well-being. Every voice counts and we strive to provide all our programs and services by being kind, gentle and seeing the person-first.
is steeped in striving for excellence and leading the way in health care by providing the best care and services possible. We are fuelled by the passion, and a commitment making the person central to everything we do.
is doing the right thing, by being transparent, approachable, accountable and accessible to our employees, partner groups, suppliers and other stakeholders.
impact is being connected with our community, partners, and employees through positive contributions in our communities where we live and work. We create roots where we are and provide a positive lasting impression to those around us.
are our focus and their well-being. Every voice counts and we strive to provide all our programs and services by being kind, gentle and seeing the person-first.
is steeped in striving for excellence and leading the way in healthcare by providing the best care and services possible. We are fueled by the passion, and a commitment making the person central to everything we do.
is doing the right thing, by being transparent, approachable, accountable and accessible to our employees, partner groups, suppliers and other stakeholders.
impact is being connected with our community, partners, and employees through positive contributions in our communities where we live and work. We create roots where we are and provide a positive lasting impression to those around us.
We are more than a
health care provider,
we are your
We are more than a
health care provider,
we are your