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Mukesh Maguluri – Chief Financial & Operating Officer – Michael Smith Health Research BC

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Mukesh Maguluri has accepted the role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer with Michael Smith Health Research BC.

Mukesh originally joined Health Research BC in 2019, and has recently returned to take on this strategic leadership role. Mukesh was instrumental in supporting the organization through significant change and growth, strengthening the organization’s financial and operational foundation. Prior to Joining Health Research BC, Mukesh worked in various financial leadership and FP&A roles across Canada, the US and India.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Mukesh!

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.

Zita Botelho – Chief Executive Officer – Fraser Basin Council

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PFM is pleased to announce Zita Botelho as the new CEO of the Fraser Basin Council. Zita is a recognized leader in advancing watershed security, environmental governance, and sustainable natural resource stewardship. With over 20 years of experience across the non-profit, private, and public sectors– both in Canada and internationally – she has advanced policies and partnerships that link watershed health to economic resilience and sustainability.

Prior to joining Fraser Basin Council, Zita was the founding Director of Watersheds BC and Co-Director of the Healthy and Indigenous Watersheds Initiatives. Earlier in her career, Zita played a key role in developing Living Water Smart – BC’s Water Plan and the BC Water Sustainability Act, landmark policies that continue to shape water management in the province more than a decade later.

Zita holds a BA (Hons) in Political Studies and Geography from Queen’s University and an MA in Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Zita!

Stephen Smith – Principal, Commercial Property Management & Leasing – BGO

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Stephen Smith has accepted the role of Principal, Commercial Property Management & Leasing with BGO.

Stephen is an accomplished real estate executive with over 25 years of experience. With strengths in asset management, property management, and leasing in all asset classes, Stephen also brings extensive experience in strategic planning, property valuations, and process improvement. Stephen spent over10 years at Oxford Properties starting in the mid 90s in various senior roles in leasing and marketing, culminating in a VP position for their National Programs. From there, he held the position of SVP of Operations at Whiterock briefly before heading over to Manulife, where he spent 9 years in Asset Management as Managing Director. Most recently, Stephen was VP of Asset Management at Wesgroup Properties.

Stephen holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto. He has held a position on the Board of Directors for NAIOP in Vancouver and was previously Board Chair for the Canadian Green Building Council.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Stephen!

 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.

Rajat Sharma – Vice President, Finance – VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

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PFM is Executive Search is excited to announce that Rajat Sharma has accepted the role of Vice President, Finance with the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.

Rajat is an accomplished and values-driven leader with extensive experience across the public, health care, and mission-driven sectors. Rajat brings deep expertise in financial strategy, capital planning, risk management, and operations, along with a strong commitment to inclusive leadership and integrating DEI into organizational strategy.

On behalf of PFM, Congratulations Rajat!

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.

Olga Smirnova – Vice President, Finance & Operations – JA British Columbia (JABC)

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Olga Smirnova accepted the role of Vice President, Finance & Operations with JA British Columbia (JABC) effective July 2/2025.

“Dynamic executive leader with 15+ years of progressive non-profit experience and an extensive skillset, including finance, full-cycle accounting, payroll and benefits administration, HR and compensation, operations, policy and procedure development, governance, change management and system implementation.

Driven by a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Dedicated to empowering non-profit organizations to achieve their highest potential through strategic financial management and operational excellence.” (OS)

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Olga!

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.