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Susanna Tam – Chief Equity Officer – City of Vancouver

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Susanna Tam has accepted the role of Chief Equity Officer with the City of Vancouver, effective January 8th.

Susanna brings a range of experience to the Chief Equity Officer role. Trained as a lawyer, she led a number of community programs and organizations focused on issues of HIV/AIDS, environmental law, and family violence. She also brings over 15 years of experience leading innovative strategies and initiatives that advance equity and promote belonging, including as the director of inclusion for a national law firm, and as the equity policy lawyer for the legal profession’s provincial regulator. Susanna joins the City of Vancouver from her role as the first Regional Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, where she expanded the organization’s equity team and led strategy development.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Susanna!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent private, public, and not-for-profit clients in Canada over the past 31-years. We are known for our ability to identify top talent from around the world to critical leadership roles.

Carlos Yam – Chief Financial Officer – Vancouver Art Gallery

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Carlos Yam has accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with Vancouver Art Gallery, effective January 15th.

Carlos is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada and Certified Public Accountant in the US and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, BC. His achievements in business, organizational leadership and community contributions were recognized in Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 awards and Investor Relations Magazine’s Best Investor Relations by a CFO in the Canadian small-cap company category. Carlos has over 15 years experience as Chief Financial Officer of both public and private companies, with a solid track record of facilitating organizational growth and governance through financial stewardship and risk management.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Carlos!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent private, public, and not-for-profit clients in Canada over the past 31-years. We are known for our ability to identify top talent from around the world to critical leadership roles.

Teresa Downs – Superintendent of Schools – Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Teresa Downs has accepted the role of Superintendent of Schools and CEO with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District effective February 26, 2024.

Teresa Downs brings twelve years of leadership experience as Superintendent of Schools. Her journey in education also includes roles as director of instruction, elementary school principal, and teacher in the same district.

In her provincial capacity, Downs has co-led the Management Standards Project with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, addressed rural education challenges as part of the Ministry’s Rural Task Force, and represented the BCSSA on various committees shaping educational policy.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Teresa!

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.

Stephanie Munro – Chief Administrative Officer – District of North Saanich

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Stephanie Munro has accepted the role of Chief Administrative Officer with the District of North Saanich, effective November 6th. Stephanie had been acting as interim CAO since June 2023.

As a Chartered Professional Accountant, Stephanie began her career in a mid-size accounting firm in Victoria focusing on non-profit clients. Her career at District of North Saanich began in 2012 in the role of Manager of Financial Services, and she was appointed to the role of Director of Financial Services in early 2017. Stephanie also serves as a Director on the Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. board and brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the position. She has demonstrated commitment and leadership in the municipality over the past decade.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Stephanie!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent private, public, and not-for-profit clients in Canada over the past 31-years. We are known for our ability to identify top talent from around the world to critical leadership roles.

David Sherwood – Vice President, Finance – BC Housing

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that David Sherwood has accepted the role of Vice President of Finance with BC Housing, effective October 23rd.

David joins BC Housing most recently from the role of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), the Crown agency responsible for the supervision and regulation of the financial services sector in the province.

Instrumental in transitioning the former Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM) to the current BCFSA, David developed the financial operating model and strategy, and led financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and operations. His portfolio also included the enterprise risk, facilities, and procurement teams, providing key services and support to operational and administrative teams across the business.

Prior to joining BCFSA, David held senior roles in BC Government and at DXC Advanced Solutions. His background includes leading business and technology teams at other Crown agencies and within the financial services sector.

David holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Manchester, England and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations David!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent private, public, and not-for-profit clients in Canada over the past 31-years. We are known for our ability to identify top talent from around the world to critical leadership roles.