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Elisabeth Whiting – Chief Executive Officer – Healthcare Benefit Trust

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Elisabeth Whiting has accepted the role of President & CEO with Healthcare Benefit Trust.

Elisabeth has served as the Vice President Operations and Administration, and senior member of the HBT Executive & Management team since 2010. She was appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2023. Elisabeth is a dedicated and innovative leader with a proven track record of success in the provision and delivery of health benefits to the health, community, and broader public sector. She has built strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, beneficiaries, service providers and the HBT team. She has a multi-disciplinary background and is successful at leading change within complex business environments. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning the sectors of health and finance including group benefits and health insurance, biopharmaceutical development, legal, and academic medical and health research.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Elisabeth!

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.

Marc Turpin – Vice President, Planning & Infrastructure – Victoria Airport Authority

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Marc Turpin has accepted the role of Vice President, Planning and Infrastructure with the Victoria Airport Authority, effective July 17, 2023.

Marc is joining VAA from Hamilton International Airport, where he is a member of the executive team with responsibility for operations, facilities management, maintenance, and capital programs. Prior to joining Hamilton International Airport, Marc spent twenty years at Toronto Pearson International Airport where he held a number of positions, including Director of Technical Performance, General Manager Properties and Commercial Agreement Administration, and Manager Groundside Systems. Marc is a P. Eng. and has an MBA from the University of Western Ontario.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Marc!

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.

Steve Sull & Gary Mui – Manager, Supply Management (x2) – Vancouver Airport Authority

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce the placement of two new leaders within the Supply Management team at Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR).

 Steve Sull, previously a Procurement Manager with Central 1 joined YVR in March and is responsible for overseeing a wide variety of strategic level service contacts including Information Technology, Consulting and Professional Services. Additionally, Gary Mui will be coming to YVR on June 26th after 14 years as the Procurement Category Manager at Metro Vancouver. Gary will be in charge of all Engineering & Construction related contracts.

Congratulations to both Steve and Gary!  On behalf of PFM, we wish you the greatest success in your new mandates.

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.

Anita Sidhu – Director, HR Services – Langara College

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce that Anita Sidhu is joining Langara College as the new Director, HR Services, effective April 28, 2023.

Among her many duties as Director, HR Services, Anita will be responsible for strategic HR planning and administration. In collaboration with the Director, HR Programs, Systems, and Payroll, she will help oversee the Talent Management programs and services that support HR operations including employee and labour relations, recruitment and retention, performance management, classification, HR consultancy, and Human Rights.

Anita brings over 14 years of senior human resources and labour relations experience, in both post secondary and the public sector, most recently as the Manager, Human Resources at British Columbia Institute of Technology. Prior to that, she worked in HR roles at the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Retirement Concepts and Sauder School of Business.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Anita!

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.

Jeff Strickland – Director, Human Resources – Conair Group Ltd

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Jeff Strickland has accepted the role of Director, Human Resources with Conair Group Ltd, effective May 15th, 2023.

Jeff is a dedicated Business Operations & Human Resources leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and business growth. He comes to Conair from the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), where he served as their Vice President, Operations for many years. He has previously held the Vice President, Human Resources role with PNE, as well as the Director, Human Resources role with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. At PNE, Jeff worked to create new business opportunities and execute strategies while building strong relationships with his team and stakeholders alike.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Jeff!

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.