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Growth at PFM

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce Suchin Pawa has been promoted to the Consultant role in recognition of outstanding contributions to both our client projects as well as our internal team development. Suchin will continue to support clients in a wide range of search assignments while providing guidance and mentorship to the Research team at PFM.

Suchin has over six years of talent acquisition experience and his background covers a wide array of managerial and executive recruitment in both the public and private sectors.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Suchin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree obtained from the University of British Columbia. Outside of the office, he is an avid reader, enjoys spending time outdoors, and travelling.

Please join us in congratulating Suchin on his new role.

Carmen Gonzalez – Director of Parks, Recreation, and Culture – City of Delta

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that The City of Delta has appointed Carmen Gonzalez as the new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Culture. Ms. Gonzalez will begin her new role on October 12, 2021.

With an extensive background in the Federal Government and senior roles in multiple Lower Mainland municipalities, Ms. Gonzalez brings a reputation for strategic thinking, great corporate culture, and citizen-focused service delivery to the community. In her most recent role at the City of Abbotsford, Ms. Gonzalez successfully navigated the recreation and culture department through the pandemic and supported the departmental focus on positively impacting the community through high quality customer service.

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.

Elizabeth Kao – Senior Director, Strategic Financial Planning & Business Intelligence – British Columbia Institute of Technology

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PFM Executive Search in Vancouver, BC is excited to announce that Elizabeth Kao  has been selected as the new Senior Director, Strategic Financial Planning & Business Intelligence for the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Elizabeth began her new role with British Columbia Institute of Technology on September 27th. Congratulations on your new role Elizabeth!

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.

Shera Clement – Financial Controller – British Columbia Institute of Technology

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PFM Executive Search in Vancouver, BC is excited to announce that Shera Clement  has been selected as the new Financial Controller for the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

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.

Leon Gous – Chief Administrative Officer – City of Burnaby

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that the City of Burnaby has promoted Leon Gous as its new chief administrative officer, which will be effective Sept. 7.

Mayor Mike Hurley said in a news release “it was evident throughout our rigorous recruitment process that Leon possesses the depth and knowledge and experience we need in this role at the City of Burnaby. His commitment to deliver exceptional services to our community has been unmistakable. Leon’s calming presence combined with his pragmatic attitude and innovative spirit will be a welcomed presence as CAO.”

Mr. Gous has extensive experience in municipal government. He first started working for the city in 2013 when he was hired as the director of engineering.

“I am now honoured and humbled to have the opportunity to be able to work with the mayor and council and all the devoted staff of the City of Burnaby to build a service-focused culture that will ensure we remain a community of choice in the Lower Mainland.”

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.