Author Archives: PFM Search

Mark Riddell – Chief Financial Officer – Providence Living

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Mark Riddell has accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with Providence Living effective August 19/2024.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Mark!

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.

Sandra Phillips – Chief Executive Officer – Modo

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Sandra Phillips has accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer with Modo effective October 1st/2024.

Sandra has been an international leader in shared and urban mobility since 2010, making a significant impact through her leadership and vision. She’s been involved in over 80 global projects, all of them aimed at building healthier communities by expanding transportation options and reducing reliance on private car ownership.

Sandra’s contributions to shared mobility have earned her a TED talk, a Clean50 award, and the 2021 Change Maker Award from BCBusiness. She’s also been recognized as a Shared Mobility Expert by the Canadian Council of Academies and is a part-time lecturer at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Sandra!

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.

Parv Bal – Director, Operations – BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the search for British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has resulted in the selection and appointment of Parv Bal as the newest Director of Operations within the BCMEA’s Training, Safety and Recruitment department, effective September 16, 2024. As part of his mandate, Parv will lead teams in Prince Rupert, at the Waterfront Training Center in Vancouver, in Instructional Design, and will oversee waterfront trades and recruitment initiatives.

With over 20 years of expertise in operations planning and management spanning aviation, waste management, and transportation, Parv has successfully led diverse teams in several roles including District Manager, Director of Operations, and VP of Customer Service & Operations. He brings an impressive track record of moving large change initiatives forward within heavily unionized environments.

Parv’s educational background includes participation in and completion of Advanced Leadership from the University of Victoria, Six Sigma, Greenbelt, and Risk Management & Incident Investigation from Lloyd’s Register.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Parv!

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.

Roeland Zwaag – General Manager, Engineering & Public Works – City of Richmond

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Roeland Zwaag has accepted the role of General Manager, Engineering & Public Works with the City of Richmond effective August 2024.

As a professional Engineer with over 25 years of consulting and municipal experience along with a proactive and positive approach he will bring added value to his new role with the City of Richmond.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Roeland!

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.

Samantha Pillay – Senior Director, People & Culture – City of Richmond

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Samantha Pillay has accepted the role of Senior Director, People & Culture with the City of Richmond effective Monday August 26th.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Samantha Pillay!

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.