Finance Committee

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The Finance Committee assists with the development of the Society's annual budget and oversees the financial performance of the Society.

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Simon Urschel, MD

Simon Urschel, MD (2028)

Chair

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB Canada
Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, MD, MSc

Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, MD, MSc (2027)

Past Chair

George Washington University
Washington, DC USA
Filio Billia, MD, PhD

Filio Billia, MD, PhD (2027)

At Large Member

University Health Network
Toronto, ON Canada
Brian Lima, MD

Brian Lima, MD (2028)

At Large Member

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN USA
Haifa Lyster, PhD, FRPharmS, FFRPS

Haifa Lyster, PhD, FRPharmS, FFRPS (2027)

At Large Member

Royal Brompton & Harefield Clinical Group, GSTT
Enfield, United Kingdom
John Parent, MD

John Parent, MD (2027)

At Large Member

Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN USA
Martin Schweiger, MBA, FABS, FEBS

Martin Schweiger, MBA, FABS, FEBS (2027)

At Large Member

Children's Hospital Zürich
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Greg Schultz, CAE

Greg Schultz, CAE

ISHLT Chief Executive Officer

ISHLT
Chicago, IL USA
Aaron Adair

Aaron Adair

ISHLT Staff Liaison

ISHLT
Chicago, IL USA

The Finance Committee assists with the development of the Society's annual budget and oversees the financial performance of the Society. It reviews an annual independent auditor's report, oversees the Society's investments, addresses financial matters as requested by the Board of Directors, and provides general guidance to the Board related to the fiscal well-being of the Society.

Policies

Committee Composition
Committee Composition

The Finance Committee shall be comprised of a minimum of four and a maximum of five individuals:

  • Chaired by the Treasurer of the ISHLT Board of Directors
  • Two members appointed by the President from among the Board for one-year terms, renewable twice.
  • At least one additional at large member selected by the chair and approved by the Board as needed to provide specific expertise.
  • Members may not simultaneously serve in a Board position for any other related organization.
  • Staffed by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Operations Officer
Committee Responsibilities
Committee Responsibilities
  • Work with the CEO in the development of the Society's annual budget.
  • At least twice per year, the Treasurer, working with the Finance Committee, shall ensure that financial statements including income, expenses, and balance reports are presented for the Board's review.
  • Oversee the Society's investments, including approval of the investment policy statement (IPS) and firm selected to manage investments.
  • Select an independent auditor for engagement by the Board.
  • Review the annual independent audit, with the CEO or COO, present results to the Board for Board discussion and approval.
  • Provide general guidance to the Board related to the fiscal well-being of the Society and address other financial matters as delegated to it by the Board.