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Darlene MacKinnon – Vice President, Coastal Community of Care – Vancouver Coastal Health

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Darlene MacKinnon has accepted the role of Vice President, Coastal Community of Care with Vancouver Coastal Health, effective April 25th.

Darlene brings with her vast experience in healthcare from across Canada. She has worked for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, and most recently Provincial Health Services Authority. She has worked in acute care, residential care, long term care and paramedics as well as a history of working with communities, First Nations and municipal governments to improve access to health care. Darlene completed her Master of Health Administration at the University of British Columbia and her Bachelor of Science at Dalhousie University.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Darlene.

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 29-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Maggie Sun – Senior HR Business Partner – ICBC

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Maggie Sun has accepted the role of Senior HR Business Partner with the Insurance Corporation of BC, effective May 9th.

Maggie brings a wealth of experience in Human Resources including roles with University of British Columbia, Canada Post and Compass Group.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Maggie.

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 29-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Sukh Salh – Director, Business Development – St. John Ambulance

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Sukh Salh has accepted the role of Director, Business Development at St. John Ambulance, effective May 2, 2022. On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Sukh!

Sukh brings decades of business development leadership to St. John Ambulance.  Most recently, he has been an entrepreneurial leader – starting up and running Blue Bins, a company focused on providing key supplies to the moving industry.  Prior to that, Sukh’s roles have included key account sales and management in transportation, logistics, and courier services. Sukh has an outstanding leadership, business development, and customer relationship management background, and will be putting his talents to work in supporting the mission of St. John Ambulance.

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 29-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Kelly McNeill-Sproxton – Director, Marketing and Communications – St. John Ambulance

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Kelly McNeill-Sproxton has accepted the role of Director, Marketing and Communications at St. John Ambulance, effective April 25th, 2022. On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Kelly!

Kelly brings 24+ years of experience at Vancity, where she successfully led teams in marketing, communications, and member development. Kelly has extensive knowledge regarding the power of leading a brand and organization with deep connections to the community.  She’s a passionate, award-winning marketer and we’re looking forward to seeing her lead the marketing and communications team in telling the powerful story of St. John Ambulance.

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 29-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Char Paul – Vice President, Finance and Executive Financial Officer – BC Assessment

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that C Assessment has promoted Char Paul as it’s new Vice President, Finance and Executive Financial Officer (EFO).

Char joined BC Assessment in 2006 and she has provided leadership on complex financial matters, worked with ministry officials on navigating submissions through Treasury Board and provincial Cabinet, and supported the Board of Directors’ with trusted information to make the best governance and strategic decisions for the organization and the taxpayers of BC.  Prior to BC Assessment, Char has spent considerable time in public sector Crown agencies delivering financial and regulatory services including financial and business planning, analysis and decision support, regulatory and performance reporting, internal control, enterprise risk management, and audit.

Char is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) and holds a MBA in Executive Management from Royal Roads University.

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 29-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.