Author Archives: PFM Search

Jason Ong – Chief Regulatory Officer and Registrar – Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the appointment of Jason Ong as the Chief Regulatory Officer and Registrar with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

Ong has been with Engineers and Geoscientists BC since 2008 and has a trusted track record of regulatory expertise and an in-depth understanding of our organization and legislation.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Jason!

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.

Rolf de Bruin – Chief Financial Officer – Squamish Nation

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Rolf de Bruin has accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with Squamish Nation.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Rolf!

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.

Alana Martens – Chief Financial Officer – Woodtone

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Alana Martens has accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with the Woodtone as of February 2/2026.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Alana!

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.

Ian Kerr – Director, Civic Facilities – City of North Vancouver

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Ian Kerr has accepted the role of Director, Civic Facilities with the City of North Vancouver which began on January 5th/2026.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Ian!

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.

Gabrielle Danwich – Director of Finance – Vancouver School Board

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to share the announcement that Gabrielle Danwich will be joining the Vancouver School Board (VSB) as its Director of Finance on January 12, 2026.

Gabrielle brings more than a decade of finance leadership experience supporting large and complex organizations. She has led budgeting, financial planning, reporting, process improvement and conducted internal audits for organizations such as Wing Group (parent of Mustang Survival), Premium Brands Holdings, and KPMG. She has supported teams through growth, change and system improvements. Her experience will support VSB’s commitment to strong stewardship of public resources. Gabrielle is a CPA and certified internal auditor with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC Sauder.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Gabrielle!

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.