Author Archives: PFM Search

Tyler Fainstat – Executive Director – The John Howard Society of North Island

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Tyler Fainstat has accepted the role of Executive Director with The John Howard Society of North Island effective August 1st/2024.

Fainstat has a wealth of experience in social services and not-for-profit leadership. He has been executive director of The John Howard Society of Ottawa for the past eight years, and prior to that was executive director of The John Howard Society of Kingston for three years. He also spent almost 10 years working abroad with the international medical humanitarian organization, Médecins Sans Frontières, as a project coordinator, country director, and executive director.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Tyler!

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.

Jill Sharland – Chief Financial Officer – DP World Canada

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Jill Sharland accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with DP World Canada effective June 25th/2024.

Jill brings a wealth of experience in driving financial and strategic growth in capital-intensive industries.

With over 30 years of senior financial management experience, she has demonstrated a profound ability to partner with CEOs and executive teams to drive robust financial and operational results. Her expertise spans across various industries, including telecommunications, transportation, and laboratory services, making her a pivotal addition to DP World’s executive team in Canada.

Prior to joining DP World, Jill served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BC Ferries, where she managed a significant capital plan and led major funding initiatives that secured substantial governmental support. Her strategic vision was instrumental in navigating the company through complex operational challenges, enhancing transparency, and fostering stakeholder engagement across multiple levels.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Jill!

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.

Liviu Andrei – Director, Corporate Services & CFO – District of Tofino

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Liviu Andrei has accepted the role of Director, Corporate Services & CFO with the District of Tofino effective July 8th/2024.

Liviu is an empathetic leader who fosters collaboration, and a relationship-builder crucial to an organization’s success with proven skills to thrive in complex, dynamic environments of change and growth. He is an accomplished professional with progressive experience in strategic budgeting and forecasting, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Liviu has developed and implemented strategies, practices, and policies for financial functions, elevating financial function of the unit by bringing structure and well-tested processes, with improving quality and approach of financial products.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Liviu!

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.

Zareen Jawaid – Financial Controller – Vancouver Island University

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Zareen Jawaid has accepted the role of Financial Controller with the Vancouver Island University effective July 8th/2024

Zareen is a resourceful and meticulous executive with CPA designation in Canada and U.S. She is versed in public administration, provincial and municipal governments, finance, analytical and strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in annual budget and planning, financial reporting, analysis, system management, and business administration activities.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Zareen!

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.

Colleen Turner – VP, Strategic Partnerships & Innovation – Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Colleen Turner has accepted the role of Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Innovation with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority effective July 2nd/2024.

Most recently, Colleen was the Vice President, Community Engagement and Communications for the Alberta Health Services during the pandemic and led a team of 120 professionals responsible for community engagement, foundation relations/fund development, government relations, and strategic communications. She started her professional career as a journalist, then transitioned to more senior roles including as the Assistant Editor of a major city newspaper. Collen then pivoted towards leadership roles in the academic and health services sectors, leading small and large communications teams. She holds two Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and French Literature), and a Master of Education (Leadership). She is an accredited Business Communicator through the International Association of Business Communicators.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Colleen!

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.