Posted:Â June 3, 2025

Faten Alshazly (BSc (CS)'99), co-founder and chief creative officer of Halifax-based WeUsThem, and chief executive officer of HealthEMe, has added two more honours to her growing list of accolades. This time, she has been named a Top 50 CEO by Atlantic Business Magazine, and a Top-Ranked Leader in the For-Profit category.Â
Each year, Atlantic Business Magazine celebrates CEOs who demonstrate exceptional vision, meaningful community involvement, and a commitment to excellence in their industries. In particular, Alshazly was recognized for her outstanding leadership in driving WeUsThem and HealthEMe's growth, positioning it as a growing powerhouse in the ever-changing advertising and health technology spaces.Â
"I am incredibly honoured to receive this award," said Alshazly. "This award reflects the support I have from a dedicated team, the quality of our work, and the dedication we give to those we serve. Together, we are reimagining the marketing and healthcare worlds in a way that highlights creativity, collaboration and empathy."
Under her leadership, WeUsThem has become a global media powerhouse serving clients across six continents, including Telus, Nestlé, Cambridge University, USAID, and governments across North America. Alshazly’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has set new industry standards, reaching audiences in 142 countries.
"Her clarity of purpose, empathetic leadership, and commitment to promoting positive social change is reshaping how we think about advertising and healthcare," said Ashwin Kutty, co-founder of WeUsThem and HealthEMe. "She is setting a new benchmark for what visionary leadership can achieve and is doing so while bettering her local and global communities alike. The status quo has never been acceptable for this leader, and we continue to look forward to what she does next to better the places we live, work and play in."