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Kira Gerwing – Sacha Investments Ltd. – Chief Real Estate Investment Officer

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Congratulations to Kira Gerwing for her appointment as Chief Real Estate Investment Officer for Sacha Investments Ltd., a newly created social purpose real estate development organization. Kira brings a breadth and depth of experience in social impact investing and supporting communities to thrive. Prior to joining Sacha, Kira was the Senior Manager of Community Investment with Vancity where she built expertise in affordable housing, green buildings, Indigenous business partnerships, local organic food systems, and social finance, and was able to make tangible differences in communities all around British Columbia. In this newly envisioned role with Sacha Investments, Kira will spearhead investments that will manifest in positive changes for people and communities.

Sacha Investments is a mission-driven real estate advisory firm that recognizes the powerful role real estate can play in furthering the social economic gains within the communities in which it invests and beyond. It will partner with developers, land holders, not-for-profit organizations and others to support investment that pursues a deeper alignment of capital and values.

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.

Ming Tian – BC Pavilion Corporation – Senior Director, Infrastructure & Capital Projects

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that BC Pavilion Corporation has appointed Ming Tian as the new Senior Director, Infrastructure & Capital Projects. Ming started his new role on November 1, 2021.

In this key role, Ming will provide leadership to the Capital Projects team and to the organization overall on significant infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. Ming joined BC PavCo recently from the Foothills School Division where he was the Director, Facility Services. Prior roles include Acting Director and Project Manager with the Calgary Board of Education.

Ming brings a passion for continuous improvement with expertise in project management, facility management, sustainability, design, and construction. His professional experience is supplemented with his educational background which includes both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Lean Management Certification. Additionally, he is certified as a professional engineer and he holds certifications with the International Facility Management Association as a Certified Facility Manager and Facility Management Professional, with the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional, along with a LEED AP BD+C credential from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Outside of work, Ming enjoys working in his green garden and travelling to different places around the world. In addition, he is actively involved in volunteering work in his communities.

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.

Denise Rossander – Vice President, and CIO, Information and Technology Services (ITS) – BC Assessment

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that BC Assessment has appointed Denise Rossander as the new Vice President, and CIO, Information and Technology Services (ITS). Denise started her role on October 25th, 2021.

Denise has extensive executive experience in the BC public sector as an Assistant Deputy Minister leading digital transformation, IT strategy and service delivery.  For the past five years, she has also served as Chief Information Officer responsible for leading the IT vision, strategy, investments and service delivery across five natural resource ministries. Denise values relationships and has a fundamental focus on people and culture. Denise holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Victoria.

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.

PFM Team Volunteers at the Sharing Farm Society

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What does a group of office workers do when staring down an “atmospheric river”? Well we get outside in the mud and try our hand at farming for an afternoon, of course!

PFM Executive Search strives to make an impact at the community level by supporting a diversity of organizations that make a difference as part of our  commitment to giving back to our communities, The PFM Team’s Fall Social Impact Initiative was to put on our rain gear and gloves and volunteer with the Sharing Farm Society. During our volunteering session, the PFM Team managed to harvest and process over 1,500 lbs of red and golden beets!

The Farm is run by community members for community members, and is dedicated to providing fresh, healthy, local produce to those in need. The Farm is able to provide thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables every year to community meals throughout the city and the Richmond Food Bank. To learn more about The Sharing Farm Society, visit www.sharingfarm.ca.

Growth at PFM

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce Suchin Pawa has been promoted to the Consultant role in recognition of outstanding contributions to both our client projects as well as our internal team development. Suchin will continue to support clients in a wide range of search assignments while providing guidance and mentorship to the Research team at PFM.

Suchin has over six years of talent acquisition experience and his background covers a wide array of managerial and executive recruitment in both the public and private sectors.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Suchin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree obtained from the University of British Columbia. Outside of the office, he is an avid reader, enjoys spending time outdoors, and travelling.

Please join us in congratulating Suchin on his new role.