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Sarah Smith – AVP, Development Strategies – BC Housing

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Sarah Smith has accepted the role of Associate Vice President, Development Strategies with BC Housing.

Sarah has been acting as the AVP since May of 2025, working closely with the organization’s extensive range of partners; including non‐profit organizations, the Ministry of Housing, the Ministry of Health, Indigenous and municipal governments, and private developers. Prior to stepping into the role, she’d been with BC Housing for 15 years – successfully delivering regional housing strategies, navigating complex multi‐partner environments and acting as a respected mentor and high‐performing team builder.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Sarah!

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.

Raman Brar – Assistant Secretary Treasurer – Chilliwack School District

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PFM is very pleased to announce Raman Brar has been appointed to the position of Assistant Secretary Treasurer with the Chilliwack School District, effective November 3, 2025.

Raman joins the District from the Fraser Health Authority, where he most recently served as Interim Executive Director. In his time with Fraser Health, Raman oversaw 12 Fraser Health hospitals and related community services, and provided leadership in budgeting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, strategic planning, risk management, and governance.

The Chilliwack School District is one of the fastest growing districts in Canada, and will be turning to Raman to support their ongoing efforts to manage their growth in a sustainable, responsible, and student-centred way.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Raman!

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.

Kevin Eaton – Executive Director – Katzie First Nation Affordable Housing Development Society (KFNAHDS)

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PFM Executive Search is extremely pleased to announce that Kevin Eaton has accepted the role of Executive Director with Katzie First Nation Affordable Housing Development Society (KFNAHDS).

Kevin has dedicated his career to providing safe, quality housing for vulnerable populations across BC and beyond. He will bring his extensive experience, which includes work in BC, Nunavut and with some of Vancouver’s largest housing providers – Atira Property Maagement and Lu’ma Native Housing Society – to KFNAHDS, where he will be supporting KFN members in community, providing opportunities for youth, families and Elders to live and thrive in homes that are imbued with the Katzie culture and vision.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Kevin!

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.

Mukesh Maguluri – Chief Financial & Operating Officer – Michael Smith Health Research BC

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Mukesh Maguluri has accepted the role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer with Michael Smith Health Research BC.

Mukesh originally joined Health Research BC in 2019, and has recently returned to take on this strategic leadership role. Mukesh was instrumental in supporting the organization through significant change and growth, strengthening the organization’s financial and operational foundation. Prior to Joining Health Research BC, Mukesh worked in various financial leadership and FP&A roles across Canada, the US and India.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Mukesh!

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.

Dr. Roger Wong – Vice President, Medicine & Academic Affairs – Vancouver Coastal Health

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Dr. Roger Wong has been appointed as Vancouver Coastal Health’s incoming Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs, effective September 1, 2025.

In this role, Dr. Wong will collaborate with medical leaders to champion clinical excellence and support VCH’s culture of continuous learning, quality improvement and patient-centered care. He will also play a vital role in supporting the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee in its mandate to advise the Board of Directors on medical care, quality and effectiveness.

Dr. Wong is a consulting physician with the Geriatric Consultation Program at Vancouver General Hospital, a clinical researcher at VCH Research Institute and a clinical professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He also recently served as Vice Dean, Education at the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Dr. Wong!

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.