Greater Toronto Area, Canada
James Fraser is the President & CEO of Madiro, where he drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and conscious capital to improve health and prosperity across low- and middle-income countries. With more than two decades of experience across global health, humanitarian, and private sector settings, James has worked to protect life, ease human suffering, and uphold the dignity that belongs to every person. Before joining Madiro, James served as President & CEO—and later Director—of ChipCare Corporation, a Toronto-based startup developing cutting-edge point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases. He was also the Co-Founder and CEO of Dignitas International (2002–2012), where he helped pioneer large-scale HIV and TB treatment programs in remote and resource-limited settings. He began his career with Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders, where he worked on the front lines delivering health and humanitarian services in conflict-affected regions including Chechnya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, and Colombia. His career has been defined by a simple goal: to help people live with health, dignity, and the chance to build a better life. He currently serves as an advisor or board member to more than ten early-stage health startups.
Participated in the creation of the Africa CDC Health Marketplace, a platform to boost visibility and trust in digital health solutions across Africa. As part of a panel of experts in health-related entrepreneurship and innovation, I vet high-impact startups that are ready to scale, supporting solutions to critical healthcare challenges.
ChipCare develops diagnostic solutions for women's health, cervical cancer screening and sexually transmitted infections.