Luanne Gallant has been appointed to a 3 year term as CEO of the Workers Compensation Board effective immediately. 

Luanne Gallant joined the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island in 2012. Since then she has held a number of roles including Manager of Human Resources, Director of Human Resources, Corporate and Support Services, as well as her current role as Acting CEO since July 2015. In this role, Luanne continues to lead the WCB in its Prevention and Safety initiatives and by supporting injured workers.

“I have known and worked with Luanne since I came to the board,” said Stuart Affleck, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. “I find her extremely approachable and since becoming chair, have seen her as a person who is dedicated to improving organizational outcomes.”

BACKGROUNDER

Biography: Luanne is well versed in the Corporate and Human Resources world. She is also trained and experienced in management; labor relations; performance management; policy & planning; recruitment and retention; communication; conflict resolution; strategic planning, organizational development and change management.

Luanne's career features over 30 years in a number of roles in various departments in the public sector. She has been a lead Human Resource advisor in workplace initiatives specializing in realignments, transformation, diversity and Health and Safety. Luanne has coordinated Health and Safety programs and plans and was identified as a leader at ensuring these programs were in place in one of the larger multi-site government departments.