Chris Eagle trained as a cardiac anesthesiologist and had a successful academic career culminating as Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary. He has held a number of leadership positions including President and COO of the Calgary Health Region, President and CEO of Alberta Health Services, President and CEO of the Calgary Health Trust. He has served as a Board member on a number of health organizations including the Health Quality Council of Alberta and the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Currently, he is chair of the board of trustees of the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and is an advisor on healthcare matters to the Enoch Cree Nation.