Nick Kanaan

Patient Partner

Nick is a seasoned sales and operations leader with over 12 years of experience. In his current role, he serves as a business unit leader for cardiovascular markets within the MedTech consulting and market research space. Nick also led the initiation and expansion of Samsung’s branded retail strategy across Canada and supported global subsidiaries with their rollout providing guidance on sales, marketing and operational strategies and best practices.

Within BC healthcare, Nick has supported research in various capacities, including serving as a co-investigator, co-author, presenter, and a patient partner reviewer of grant applications for CDTRP and VCHRI. He contributes and supports a diverse range of research related to cystic fibrosis, diabetes, mental health, post-ICU rehabilitation and general physiotherapy and rehabilitative care.

Serving on the SAB holds a strong personal connection for Nick as he is a cystic fibrosis patient and a recipient of a double lung transplant. The gift of transplantation not only provides lived experience but most importantly has allowed for more time with his family and to raise his two kids. With his health stabilized he is enjoying a normal life of work, physical wellness, socialization, and giving back.