Ian Rongve

Dr. Ian Rongve is 1 of 2 members representing British Columbia (Region 1) on CIHI’s Board of Directors. Dr. Rongve was appointed assistant deputy minister for the Strategic Innovation Division in June 2021.

Dr. Rongve joined the Ministry of Health in June 2016 as assistant deputy minister for the Provincial, Hospital and Laboratory Health Services Division. In May 2020, he was appointed assistant deputy minister of the COVID Response and Health Emergency Management Division, ensuring an ongoing, focused response to support the health system within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Strategic Innovation Division supports British Columbia’s population and patients in accessing new innovations in care; it also supports the province’s health services and health infrastructure in developing and scaling novel and sustainable models of delivery. The division will drive large-scale innovation tackling the system’s most significant challenges.

Prior to joining the Ministry of Health, Dr. Rongve was assistant deputy minister for the Knowledge Management and Accountability Division at the Ministry of Education. From March 2012 to November 2013, he was the assistant deputy minister for the Sector Strategy and Quality Assurance Division at the Ministry of Advanced Education.

Dr. Rongve holds a PhD in economics. He spent 8 years as an assistant professor at the University of Regina prior to moving back to British Columbia and joining the public service.