Effective April 2, 2024, Sean Baird will take over as Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC)’s new president and CEO after an extensive executive search. According to Adele Imrie, Chair of the Board of Directors of TCHC, the Board was unanimous in their decision to appoint Baird, who’s described as a visionary leader and a seasoned public sector executive with significant experience in housing and social services.

“Toronto Community Housing is at a critical juncture in its history, readying itself to participate in the City of Toronto’s affordable housing strategy,” Imrie said. “The Board has been purposeful in our search for a visionary leader who will maximize the skills and expertise of TCHC as a force for city building. Sean Baird’s expertise and his background in the housing and social service sectors distinguished him as a transformational leader to guide the organization into the future.”

Baird is currently the Commissioner of Human Services at Peel Region, a role that involves overseeing all social services functions for over 1.5 million residents across Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon. Prior to that, he spent over three years in the role of Commissioner of Digital & Information Services at Peel. Former accolades include being internationally recognized and awarded “Top Digital CIO” and “Best Digital Architecture in Local Government” for 2019 by ICMG Enterprise Architecture Ratings.

Baird comes to TCHC at a pivotal time in the organization’s history, after recently celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, and now preparing to take on new responsibility in 2024 as part of the City of Toronto’s transformative new housing plan.

“Toronto needs strong, passionate leaders that push for greater availability and affordability of housing and housing support services, factors that underpin the quality of life for many of our citizens,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “TCHC’s Board of Directors has made an excellent choice in their hiring of Sean Baird. He has the skills and experience to effectively lead TCHC and be an important voice for housing needs in our city.”

Tom Hunter, Interim President and CEO, will be returning to his role as CEO of Toronto Seniors Housing on April 8, following a transitional handover with Baird.

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