Rami Rahal

Rami was appointed as Tumuaki in July 2023, bringing with him over thirty years of health system leadership experience and dedication to improving outcomes for people affected by cancer, particularly indigenous communities.

For the past 12 years, Rami has held several senior leadership roles at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (Canada’s national cancer agency). There, he led the implementation of major cancer research projects including Canada’s largest population cohort study. He also played a key role in advancing indigenous data and research and led the design and implementation of cancer system quality measurement and improvement initiatives. Rami was also responsible for international partner engagement where he developed strong international networks, including clinicians and cancer care leaders across Aotearoa.

Prior to his career at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Rami led a healthcare management consultancy firm, providing policy and planning decision support to cancer agencies and other health care organisations across Canada.

Rami holds a Master of Business Administration, Health Services Management, from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of Toronto, Canada.