Belize’s leading tertiary healthcare facility, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), is advancing toward the selection of a permanent Chief Executive Officer following the conclusion of candidate interviews in February. The position has remained unoccupied since October 2025 upon the departure of former CEO Chandra Nisbet-Cansino.
During the five-month interim period, hospital operations have been managed through a provisional administrative framework while the Board of Directors conducted a comprehensive search for qualified leadership. The selection process reached a critical milestone last week as the board completed final interviews with a shortlisted cohort of candidates.
Notable contenders for the executive position include Ann-Marie Thompson, recognized for her role as Acting Labour Commissioner during the peak of Belize’s COVID-19 pandemic response. The candidate pool also features Sharine Reyes, the hospital’s incumbent Financial Director, and Timothy Seguro, a current assistant administrator with prior experience as KHMH’s Acting CEO. Additional candidates comprise Dr. Gilroy Middleton, former CEO within the Ministry of Immigration, and Gilda Diaz Hall.
The hospital’s board is presently conducting final evaluations of the candidates before submitting its official recommendation. Health sector observers anticipate an appointment decision within coming weeks, which will determine leadership for Belize’s most essential public medical institution.