TORONTO, July 26, 2018 /CNW/ - Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS) announced today that Hazel Wheldon has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of MHS, effective as of July 20, 2018. Founder and previous CEO of MHS, Dr. Steven Stein will continue as the Founder & Executive Chairman of MHS.

"MHS is excited to announce Hazel as the new CEO. Hazel has been an integral part of the leadership team for many years and it is a natural fit for her to lead us into the future," says Dr. Steven Stein, Founder and Executive Chairman. "We have been continually growing over the last 35 years, and I know Hazel will continue to push innovation and change to ensure the progress of the company and capitalize on the opportunities in front of us. Hazel can translate vision and strategy into execution, bringing teams together to drive results. Hazel is exactly the person we need as we enter this new chapter of MHS and I am confident it will be even more impactful and exciting than our last."

Wheldon joined MHS in 2003 as the VP of Publishing and quickly became an invaluable asset to the organization. Wheldon focused MHS' product development on high key value products in Talent, Clinical, Education and Public Safety. In 2014, Wheldon assumed the role of President and COO, working diligently to increase MHS' global presence. Leading the digital strategy, Wheldon tripled growth in both revenue and profit. In addition, Wheldon has revolutionized MHS' acquisition strategy, leading the company to diversify its partnerships, all while staying ahead of emerging trends and technologies.

"I am incredibly excited to assume this new role for the future of MHS. We have an amazing and talented team, who are continuing to innovate our products in new and diverse ways," says Wheldon. "As we move our organization forward, I am thrilled to lead the company through the final digital transition into a technology company focused on intelligent solutions for people analytics. As I assume the role of CEO I look forward to leading MHS through its next phase of innovation and growth."

MHS also announced today that Dr. Steven Stein, former CEO will continue at MHS as Founder & Executive Chairman. Stein has served as CEO of MHS since founding the organization in 1983 and will continue to work closely with Wheldon.

About Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)

A leading technology company focused on innovative digital delivery of scientifically validated assessments and data analytics for more than 30 years, Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS) serves clients in corporate, clinical, educational, public safety, government, military, pharmaceutical, and research settings. With offices in North America and partners around the world, MHS is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and communities through technology. MHS has developed leading products such as the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0®), the Conners™ suite of ADHD assessments, and the Level of Service™ suite of assessments.

MHS has been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013 and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures since 2016. For more information about MHS, please visit www.mhs.com.