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Stephen Smith – Principal, Commercial Property Management & Leasing – BGO

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Stephen Smith has accepted the role of Principal, Commercial Property Management & Leasing with BGO.

Stephen is an accomplished real estate executive with over 25 years of experience. With strengths in asset management, property management, and leasing in all asset classes, Stephen also brings extensive experience in strategic planning, property valuations, and process improvement. Stephen spent over10 years at Oxford Properties starting in the mid 90s in various senior roles in leasing and marketing, culminating in a VP position for their National Programs. From there, he held the position of SVP of Operations at Whiterock briefly before heading over to Manulife, where he spent 9 years in Asset Management as Managing Director. Most recently, Stephen was VP of Asset Management at Wesgroup Properties.

Stephen holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto. He has held a position on the Board of Directors for NAIOP in Vancouver and was previously Board Chair for the Canadian Green Building Council.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Stephen!

 PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Rajat Sharma – Vice President, Finance – VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

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PFM is Executive Search is excited to announce that Rajat Sharma has accepted the role of Vice President, Finance with the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.

Rajat is an accomplished and values-driven leader with extensive experience across the public, health care, and mission-driven sectors. Rajat brings deep expertise in financial strategy, capital planning, risk management, and operations, along with a strong commitment to inclusive leadership and integrating DEI into organizational strategy.

On behalf of PFM, Congratulations Rajat!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Olga Smirnova – Vice President, Finance & Operations – JA British Columbia (JABC)

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Olga Smirnova accepted the role of Vice President, Finance & Operations with JA British Columbia (JABC) effective July 2/2025.

“Dynamic executive leader with 15+ years of progressive non-profit experience and an extensive skillset, including finance, full-cycle accounting, payroll and benefits administration, HR and compensation, operations, policy and procedure development, governance, change management and system implementation.

Driven by a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Dedicated to empowering non-profit organizations to achieve their highest potential through strategic financial management and operational excellence.” (OS)

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Olga!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Jeff Brown – Vice President, Advisory and Regulatory Solutions – Stabilization Central Credit Union

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce that Jeff Brown has accepted the role of Vice President, Advisory and Regulatory Solutions with Stabilization Central Credit Union, effective July 28th/2025.

Jeff possesses a wealth of experience from a long career in financial services, including leadership roles at FCT, where he focused on legal solutions, risk, and credit union solutions. He also has experience in other organizations such as Canadian Western Bank and Coastal Community Credit Union and currently serves on the Board of the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – British Columbia (CMBA-BC).

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Jeff!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Kathy Humphrey – Vice President Finance & CFO – BC Transit

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Kathy Humphrey has accepted the role of Vice President Finance & CFO with BC Transit effective mid July 2025.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Kathy!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.