Driven by her passion for mental health advocacy, Sigrun joined the Board of Directors at Unsinkable after dedicating her career to healthcare innovation and equitable and expedient access to treatment.

An accomplished and strategic commercial leader with over 25 years of diverse experience, Sigrun has led and developed high performing teams while launching and growing healthcare brands in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals/biotech, diagnostics, and healthtech.

In her current role as Senior Business Advisor, Sigrun supports the successful commercialization of emerging Canadian healthtech and digital health solutions, focusing on those poised to make a real difference in patient outcomes. She previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at biotech firm Ceapro Inc., leading the company in advancing the commercialization of their pipeline of innovative nutraceutical and pharmaceutical solutions.

Earlier in her career, Sigrun held progressive marketing and sales leadership roles with multiple Fortune 500 healthcare companies including Nestle, Eli Lilly, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, and Eisai Pharmaceuticals. Recognized for consistently delivering results through innovative strategic approaches, Sigrun also served as Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Inagene Diagnostics Inc., a genetic testing company focused on enabling a personalized treatment approach for mental health, chronic pain, and addictions.

Originally from Iceland, Sigrun began her career as a Registered Dietitian after earning a nutrition sciences degree. Based on her family's own mental health journey and her background in healthcare, she is a passionate advocate for research-backed individualized approaches and the power of nutrition, exercise, and nature in supporting mental and cognitive health.

Now based in Ontario with her husband and their four sons, Sigrun is deeply committed to the organization's mission of empowering youth mental wellness through her role as Director. She brings both heart and business acumen to help advance Unsinkable's meaningful work.

Why I decided to lend my talents and expertise to Unsinkable?

I am very impressed with the way the organization tells people’s stories and connects people to others to lend mental health supports and offer mental health resources. I would love to support Unsinkable with their mental health goals in reaching youth and assisting with the gaps where youth aren’t getting the support they need and helping to build appropriate programs and provide overall clinical support.