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Malcolm Berry – BC Children’s Hospital Foundation – President and CEO

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Malcolm Berry as the new incoming President and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, effective March 2021.

Malcolm will be coming from St. Louis, Missouri, where he has been leading the Foundation at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for close to four years. During his time there he drove the Foundation’s strategy focused on rebuilding and growth, architecting their first fundraising campaign in over a decade, and growing the organization’s revenue by over 45%.

Prior to this, he spent over 10 years at SickKids Foundation in Toronto in many roles, most notably, as Vice President, Major Gifts, where he oversaw Major Gifts, Gift and Estate Planning, Stewardship and Donor Relations. He has also served in leadership roles with the Woodmark Group, a US/Canadian organization of premier children’s hospitals, as well as past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. His passion for philanthropy and its vital role in improving children’s health is evident.

Malcolm and his family, including his wife and two children, are originally from Toronto. Malcolm has a Bachelor of Science from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Business Administration from McMaster University.

Malcolm is excited to be returning to Canada to continue his personal mission of transforming child health outcomes through the advancement of philanthropy in his new role at BCCHF. Teri Nicholas, outgoing President and CEO, will continue in her role with the Foundation until Malcolm starts, and will support him through a transition period.

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.

Dermot Strong – President – RSL

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of RSL‘s new President, Dermot Strong. He will officially begin his new role on January 18th.

Dermot’s appointment results from an extensive national search, which sought an accomplished leader who will build on RSL’s successful record as a high-performance organization in collaboration with the Senior Leadership team.

Having worked for two family-run businesses, Dermot brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. He has forty years of experience in manufacturing and distribution. Most recently, he held the President’s position at Motion Industries Canada Inc., a $600 million Industrial Distribution Company, for twenty-two years. He has led teams in Canada, Latin America, the United States, and southeast Asia. Dermot also serves on multiple boards in Vancouver as a Board Member.

Dermot recognizes our organization’s many strengths and will inspire, coach, and develop the next generation of leaders within RSL, ensuring they have all the leadership competencies, functional expertise, and business acumen to take over the business eventually.

As noted by Dermot, “I am honoured to have been selected to be the new President of RSL! RSL has experienced an outstanding 75 years of growth, enjoying a significant industry presence in Canada. I am thrilled to be joining a storied western based company with such a great history. I look forward to working with the ownership group, the leadership team and meeting as many of the staff as soon as possible. RSL is well-positioned to enjoy an exciting future, and I am delighted to be a member of the team as we advance.”

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.

Al-Karim Kara – President & Chief Executive Officer – LTSA

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Al-Karim Kara as the company’s next President and CEO effective December 7, 2020. Al-Karim joined LTSA in November 2009 as VP Business Transformation and CIO, helping LTSA become one of the world’s leading land title authorities over the past 11 years.

“Al-Karim has played a key role in our success during his 11 years with LTSA and we look forward to building on our achievements with him as President and CEO,” said Diane Friedman, Chair of the LTSA Board. “He will be working closely with the Board and Executive team to continue implementing our corporate strategy. Meeting with LTSA’s various stakeholder groups will also be a priority”.

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 28-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Terry Lake – Chief Executive Officer for the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce the appointment of Terry Lake as the new Chief Executive Officer for the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC! Terry will commence his employment on September 8, 2020.

Terry is well known for serving as British Columbia’s Minister of Health (2013-17) and as a two-term MLA representing Kamloops-North Thompson. In his years prior to serving at the B.C. Legislature, he was mayor of Kamloops. He has also taught at Thompson Rivers University in Animal Health Technology and in the School of Business and Economics. Before that he was a business owner, a practitioner of veterinary medicine, and a broadcaster.

“I am very excited to join BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC as CEO,” says Lake. “BCCPA is an organization that I have worked with before, and I have watched it grow into an important force in B.C. and across Canada in the area of seniors health and housing. In particular during the pandemic, BCCPA has provided decisive leadership to help keep residents and staff in our care homes and independent living sites safe.”

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 28-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Adrian Scovell – President & CEO for Automotive Retailers Association (ARA)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) has chosen Adrian Scovell as the new President & Chief Executive Officer effective October 1st. As the Association’s next leader, Scovell will craft and execute a vision and strategy for the ARA that maintains its values of creating solutions while working collaboratively with stakeholders and driving its purpose of “igniting the engine of a vibrant BC economy.” Adrian joined the ARA in 2010 following a diverse career with some of Canada’s most respected companies—IKEA, Rogers Video, and Belron (parent to Speedy Glass). He moved through the ranks and built skills in operations, marketing, negotiations, and business development. Along the way, he won two Marketer of the Year awards, among others, and sat on several boards of various charities and working groups. Congratulations Adrian on being appointed following a comprehensive search process.

PFM Executive Search is a recognized leader in senior leadership recruitment and is known for its ability to facilitate large and complex Selection Committees in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Over the past 27-years, PFM has recruited senior leaders from all over the world.