Toronto, ON, (October 28, 2026) Hope Air announced today the appointment of Rahul Suri, Toronto, Ontario, to its Board of Directors.

Rahul Suri is a Toronto-based investment banker and strategic advisor. He immigrated to Canada in 1986 after receiving his degree in Law from Cambridge University, England, and his professional career has spanned several chapters, including Partner at the Davies law firm, Managing Director and Head of Growth Markets at BMO Capital Markets, senior executive and General Manager at Celestica Inc. (where he engineered a highly successful turnaround of the company’s multi-billion dollar Enterprise division), and Operating Advisor with The Carlyle Group.

He is the Founder and CEO Of Clariti Strategic Advisors Inc., a Toronto-based investment banking and strategic advisory firm, which he founded in 2017. Rahul has served for several years on the boards of other not-for-profit organizations, including Covenant House Toronto and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, chairing the governance committees of both organizations. Rahul is a general aviation enthusiast and holds Canadian and US private pilot licences with instrument ratings. He keeps his Diamond DA40 at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and has enjoyed many hours of flying time in it.

“We congratulate Rahul on his appointment to the Board of Directors,” said Tahir Ayub, Chair of the Board of Directors, Hope Air. “His background and experience in law, finance and business strengthens our Board, as our charity scales in order to meet the growing demand and needs of patients and their families across Canada. His passion for aviation and his commitment to supporting charitable causes that help vulnerable people, are a perfect fit for the work of Hope Air.”

“Serving on the board of Hope Air is a very exciting prospect for me”, said Rahul Suri. “I cannot imagine a higher calling for a charitable organization in Canada, and the philosophies of Hope Air align well with my own philosophy of “giving back” by supporting the vulnerable, while at the same time aligning with my passion for general aviation. The Hope Air team, led by Mark Rubinstein, are performing very important work, and it’s an honour for me to be associated with this incredible organization.”

About Hope Air
For nearly 40 years, Hope Air has been Canada’s national charity dedicated to removing the financial barriers that prevent low-income Canadians from accessing the healthcare they need.

Hope Air provides free flights, accommodations, meals, ground transportation and other travel assistance so patients can reach specialized medical care, regardless of where they live or their limited income.

Since 1986, Hope Air has provided more than 275,000 travel arrangements for patients regardless of age or medical need.

Media Contact:
Jodi Lumsden, Director, Marketing & Communications
jlumsden@hopeair.ca
647-688-5634