Dr. Ian Rongve was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of the Health System Policy and Oversight Division on April 14, 2025. Since joining the Ministry of Health in 2016, he has held key leadership roles, including Assistant Deputy Minister for the Provincial, Hospital and Laboratory Health Services Division, and the COVID Response and Health Emergency Management Division. Previously, Ian served as an Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ministries of Education and Advanced Education, overseeing strategic initiatives and policy development. Ian holds a PhD in economics and spent 8 years as an assistant professor at the University of Regina before transitioning to public service. His current work focuses on supporting British Columbia’s health system through innovation and sustainable service delivery.
