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Cathy Thorpe

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Family Advisory Board at Major Automotive Group
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Cathy Thorpe is the President and CEO of Nurse Next Door, a global home care provider she has scaled to over 400 locations. A University of Alberta graduate, she champions a leadership philosophy of "Bold Kindness" to foster a compassionate and empowering company culture, aiming to redefine the global aging experience.

Outside of her executive role, Cathy is an author and serves on the boards of Pharmasave and Major Automotive Group. She is passionate about community causes, acting as Cabinet Chair for the Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon Capital Campaign. In her personal time, she enjoys trail running and traveling with her two children.

In 2024, Business in Vancouver recognized Cathy as one of the top influential women in business for her significant contributions and leadership.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Family Advisory Board
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Compassionate Leadership
Authored the bestselling book "Bold Kindness: A Caring, More Compassionate Way to Lead" and hosts a podcast, "How to Care, " focused on leadership principles.
Senior Care Innovation
Passionate about transforming the aging experience through Nurse Next Door's "Happier Aging" philosophy, which focuses on client autonomy, purpose, and dignity.
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Career

Work history

6-2018
Family Advisory Board
Major Automotive Group
8-2017
Independent Director | Pharmasave Board
Pharmasave LinkedIn
3-2017 - 11-2019
Pacific Region Judge
EY Entrepreneur of the Year | Pacific Region
5-2014
President & CEO
Nurse Next Door
1-2010 - 2-2014
Founder
Surge Advisors
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Education
2018 - 2018
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Singularity University | Executive Certificate Program
2017 - 2017
Executive Program Certificate
Geoversity | Executive Program Certificate
2010 - 2011
Family Business Advising
Sauder Business School
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