Author Archives: PFM Search

Virginia Cullen – Chief Administrative Officer for the Resort Municipality of Whistler

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Virginia Cullen has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), effective April 20, 2020. Virginia will lead the team of staff and operations of the RMOW. The position also builds and maintains key relationships with other levels of government, as well as with resort and external partners.

Most recently Chief Operating Officer for BGC Engineering, Virginia brings two decades of leadership experience managing large teams and complex projects. She has established successful operations and financial reporting processes, strategic planning and development frameworks and progressive employee and community engagement.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Norman Napoleon – Director, Community Partnerships for Mowi Canada West

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Norman Napoleon has been appointed the newly created position of Director, Community Partnerships for Mowi Canada West. Norman will lead the team responsible for developing and executing Mowi’s First Nations community engagement, consultation and agreement process.

As a former Councillor of the Saulteau First Nations, with leadership experience in the Oil & Gas and Forest Industry sectors, Norman comes to Mowi with extensive experience in developing relationships, working with and negotiating complex agreements.

 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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Stephanie Jones – President for the B.C. Marine Terminal Operators Association (BCMTOA)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Stephanie Jones has been appointed President of the B.C. Marine Terminal Operators Association (BCMTOA).

Stephanie will work on behalf of the BCMTOA Board of Directors and members as the voice of marine terminals operating at British Columbia Ports and Canada’s Pacific Gateway. She will act as a key collaborator and liaison to many marine transportation sector industry associations and stakeholders including the B.C. Maritime Employers Association; the B.C. Chamber of Shipping; and the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council. Furthermore, Stephanie will lead the association’s advocacy and public affairs work with relevant municipal, provincial, and federal government agencies and port authorities.

Stephanie has extensive background working with member-based organizations in senior public affairs roles and has experience in organizational governance and strategic planning. She has worked with national organizations and governments at a municipal, provincial, and federal level.

“We are very pleased to welcome Stephanie to the BCMTOA team,” said Brad Eshleman, Board Chair BCMTOA. “We feel fortunate to find such an experienced candidate who will enhance our industry’s voice and ensure we seize the opportunities and address the challenges that lie ahead.”

Stephanie joins the BCMTOA from the Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association (ADBIA), where she has served as Executive Director since 2016. She previously held a number of senior positions with Restaurants Canada where she developed and led communications and government relations strategy within the province of Ontario, and represented the industry nationally on food supply. Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a Master’s in Business Administration from McMaster University.

About BCMTOA

Established in 1963, the BCMTOA’s mandate is to ensure the economic and environmental viability of B.C.’s marine terminals, and to invest in and promote the value of the port industry to local communities, the province and the nation. The association is the voice for the majority of direct employers operating port terminals on B.C.’s west coast.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Larry Bouthillier – Executive Director, Extended Learning for The University of British Columbia (UBC)

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PFM Executive is excited to announce that Larry Bouthillier has been appointed Executive Director, Extended Learning (ExL) with The University of British Columbia (UBC).

Larry was most recently the Senior Director of Digital Learning Initiatives at Brown University, where he was responsible for the planning, design and development of digital learning initiatives, programs and products, and for leading the Online Innovation Team.

Larry’s previous roles include Director of Online Learning at New England Institute of Technology; Director of Educational Technology & Multimedia Development at Harvard Business School; and Course Designer/Developer at the Harvard Extension School, where he remains an Adjunct Professor teaching Computer Science.

As the new Executive Director, Larry’s focus will be to continue to develop ExL’s portfolio of programs and support services aligned with Strategy 13: Practical Learning of the strategic plan, Shaping UBC’s Next Century and to ensure UBC and ExL are well positioned to deliver the innovative programs that learners are demanding throughout various phases of their careers and lives.

A key part of ExL’s mandate is to collaborate with and support Faculties to develop programs and courses for non-degree learners. Collaborations already underway include the 11 proposals funded through the inaugural Online Learning Advancement Fund (OLAF) and, with the Department of Computer Science, the development of short courses for mid-career learners, through pilot funding from the Province of British Columbia.

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a national leader in recruiting senior officials to progressive post-secondary institutions. Our firm is known for creating an inclusive and transparent facilitation procedure with stakeholders and partner groups, ensuring a fair and open selection process that brings forward a diverse slate of qualified candidates for senior academic and non-academic roles.

PFM Executive Search & Panorama welcomes new Toronto Partner, Phelps

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Panorama, the global community of leadership advisors, announces its expansion in Canada as they welcome Phelps as a new member. Based in Toronto, Phelps is a natural complement to Panorama’s existing Canadian members including Kenniff Leadership in Montreal, Pekarsky & Co. in Calgary and PFM Executive Search in Vancouver. Together, this alliance enhances the group’s outreach across the US and South America, EMEA and APAC. With Phelps joining the group, Panorama affirms its position as a committed and central player in executive search and leadership advisory in Canada.

With deep human capital experience that goes back over 30 years, the Phelps team has an outstanding reputation in Executive Search and Leadership Advisory services in Canada. From their Toronto base, they have developed a powerful track record in helping their clients accelerate performance by unlocking leadership potential and igniting talent to intersect with strategic imperatives. Independently owned, Phelps works across multiple sectors supporting CEOs, C-Suites, Vice Presidents and Boards throughout the commercial, public and civil society space in Canada.

Heather Phelps, Managing Partner of Phelps, underscored the vital role Panorama will play in enhancing Phelps’ commitment to ESG – environmental, social and governance excellence:
“As Phelps looks to the imminent needs of workplaces and the evolving needs of diverse leadership, we see the recruitment, development and retention of human capital as the key competitive advantage. By joining the Panorama family, we are energized by the opportunity to learn, listen and share resources.”

Aidan Kennedy, Chair of Panorama, welcomed the expansion, commenting:
“We are delighted to welcome Phelps to the Panorama community. Phelps’ values and collaborative culture fit exceptionally well with our ethos of partnering and commitment to teamwork; their arrival is a clear endorsement of Panorama’s commitment and ambition in the Canadian and North American markets.”

“As we face 2020 head on, we see an evolving leadership landscape demanding fresh global perspective, advisory services and bespoke expertise. The Panorama community is meeting this challenge through diverse thought leadership, the unique strengths of its allied partners and proactive capabilities. These forces will drive our strategic client support for the future, and we are very pleased that Phelps will be part of it.”

With over 40 offices and over 180 consultants, Panorama brings together partners with vast experience in private, public and not-for-profit organizations. Throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC, offering the agility of global insight embedded in local knowledge and expertise.

Panorama is ranked in the 25 Top Global Executive search and Leadership advisory organizations by Hunt Scanlon Media. It is also a full member of Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC).

PFM Executive Search is excited and is looking forward to working with Phelps! We welcome Phelps to the Panorama family.

About Panorama

Operating across the world’s major time zones, Panorama is a global community of 23 independent firms – all leadership experts in their respective markets. The firms represent a diverse range of local markets and expertise, with a shared commitment to leadership excellence and world-class executive search to deliver consistently high-quality results.

www.panoramasearch.com

About Phelps

Founded in 1986, Phelps is a holistic human capital partner to thousands of organizations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our dedicated team of professionals thrive on harnessing their experience, creativity, networks and knowledge to realize organizational strategic goals. When it comes to unlocking people power, blazing a trail to retain and grow talent or anticipate challenges before they arise, Phelps is the trusted advisor to achieve strong, relational leadership.

www.phelpsgroup.ca