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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

Kristen Devaney – Chief Financial Officer for PCI Developments and Warrington PCI Management

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce Kristen Devaney’s appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer for PCI Developments and Warrington PCI Management. Kristen is an accomplished, well regarded financial professional who is joining the PCI Group after 7 years with Intracorp, where she was a financial leader for their local development team and set up their significant development and investment initiatives in the United States. Kristen is a Chartered Professional Accountant and articled at Deloitte.

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.

Alan Kerr – Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance & Corporate for BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Alan Kerr has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance & Corporate for BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC).

BCLC is a Crown corporation that conducts and manages lottery, eGaming, casino and bingo gambling on behalf of the Province of British Columbia. Since April 1, 1985 BCLC has generated more than $23 billion to support communities in British Columbia.

Through a successful career in the public and private sectors, as well as the Royal Canadian Navy, Alan brings to BCLC extensive experience in finance, operations and people management. He is currently the Vice President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, based in Ottawa.

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.

Alicia Oeser – Director, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office for The University of British Columbia (UBC)

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce that Alicia Oeser has been appointed as the new Director, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office for the University of British Columbia Vancouver Campus.

Over the past six years, Alicia has served as the Director for the office responding to sexual and gender-based violence and harassment at both Harvard University and UCLA. She is a passionate and energetic leader with 13 years of experience working to support and advocate for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and harassment. She also brings significant expertise in creating cultures of compassion, mutual respect and accountability.

UBC’s Office of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response is the primary point of contact for survivors of sexual violence and misconduct, as well as for their family, friends, colleagues and supervisors.

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.