Arthritis Research Canada Strengthens Leadership with Two New Board Members

March 18, 2025 (Vancouver) – Arthritis Research Canada/Arthrite-recherche Canada is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Joy and William Sapphire to its Board of Directors. These new appointments reflect the organization’s commitment to strategic growth and leadership excellence.

Kevin Joy is currently a Partner in the Strategy consulting practice at MNP, one of Canada’s largest professional services firms. In addition to being a professionally trained Executive Coach, Kevin has over 30 years of experience that includes creating organizational strategies, transforming culture, optimizing sales and market development, branding, and aligning leadership teams and boards. Kevin has a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from McGill University and an MBA in International Marketing from McMaster University. His senior-level experience and business acumen will make him a valuable addition to the board.

William Sapphire is a portfolio manager at RBC Wealth Management and leads the Sapphire Wealth Management Group. He has a strong background in finance and has provided financial advisory, strategic planning, and investment management services to individuals, families, and private corporations for over 12 years. William holds an MBA from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University. William’s expertise in investment and planning is an essential asset for further fortifying our organization’s financial resilience.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin and William to our Board of Directors,” said Jordan Langlois, Board Chair and Partner at Kornfeld LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Their diverse leadership experiences, commitment to building awareness for Arthritis Research Canada, and passion for our mission will play a pivotal role in shaping our future and expanding our impact.”

With these appointments, Arthritis Research Canada/Arthrite-recherche Canada positions itself for continued success in delivering life-changing research for more than six million Canadians.

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ABOUT ARTHRITIS RESEARCH CANADA:

Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America. Our mission is to transform the lives of people impacted by arthritis through patient-centred research and engagement. Arthritis Research Canada’s scientific director, Dr. Diane Lacaille is leading a team of over 100 researchers, trainees and staff whose life-changing research is creating a future where people living with arthritis have the knowledge and tools to triumph over pain and disability. Arthritis Research Canada is now conducting arthritis research from coast to coast with centres in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia and scientists affiliated with eight major Canadian universities: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, Université Laval, McGill University, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke and Dalhousie University. Arthritis Research Canada is leading research aimed at preventing arthritis, facilitating early diagnosis, finding new and better treatments, and improving quality of life.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Heather Caulder

Marketing and Communications Officer
Arthritis Research Canada
604-207-4010
hcaulder@arthritisresearch.ca