Dr. Danielle Paes is a pharmacist, healthcare strategist, and
recognized changemaker who helps leaders and organizations
navigate complexity, challenge convention and create meaningful
change. As Founder and CEO of Paes Global Inc., she works at the
intersection of healthcare, leadership, innovation and advocacy,
partnering with executives and organizations to turn ideas into
thoughtful, practical action.

Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2024,
Danielle brings two decades of experience across industry,
community pharmacy, hospital practice, academia, health policy,
and national professional leadership. As former Chief Pharmacist
Officer of the Canadian Pharmacists Association, she served as a
national voice for the profession, advancing conversations around
pharmacy practice transformation, workforce sustainability, health
equity, and the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare.

Today, Danielle brings this breadth of experience to her work as a
consultant, coach, speaker and advisor. Her approach is grounded in
the belief that meaningful transformation happens when bold
thinking is paired with human connection.

Danielle also serves as Head of Operations, Canada for The Mental
Wealth Academy, where she works with pharmacy professionals to
develop the self-leadership, resilience, and confidence needed to
navigate their careers and the growing demands of healthcare.