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Paul Mochrie – City of Vancouver – City Manager

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Mochrie as the new City Manager for the City of Vancouver.

Mochrie has been serving as Acting City Manager since the departure of former City Manager Sadhu Johnston in early January. Prior to taking on this acting role Mochrie was Deputy City Manager, a position he was appointed to in October 2015. In this role, he provided oversight for a broad portfolio of municipal services, including: Fire and Rescue Services; Emergency Management; Development, Buildings and Licensing; Arts, Culture and Community Services; Technology Services; and Human Resources. He also represents the City as a director of the Pacific National Exhibition and E-Comm 911. 

Mochrie demonstrates ongoing commitment to equity and Reconciliation, and played a key role in the establishment of the City’s Equity Office within the Office of the City Manager with a mandate to decolonize and remove barriers to inclusion across the organization. 

Mochrie has broad experience in the public sector, including appointments with the Government of British Columbia, regional health authorities and employers’ associations. Immediately prior to joining the City, he worked with the BC Ministry of Health and led the business relationships between the PharmaCare program, pharmaceutical companies and retail pharmacies. He initially joined the City in May 2011 as the General Manager, Human Resource Services.

Mochrie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Queen’s University.  

As the administrative head of the City, the City Manager oversees a $1.6 billion operating budget and a city-wide team of approximately 7,700 employees.

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.

Geoff Garbutt – City of Courtenay – Chief Administrative Officer

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of Geoff Garbutt as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Courtenay, effective April 14th, 2021.

Geoff has been working in local governments on Vancouver Island in progressively more senior roles for 20 years, most recently as General Manager of Strategic and Community Development with the Regional District of Nanaimo, but also previously with the City of Courtenay and the Comox Valley Regional District. He has lived in the Comox Valley since 2000.

Geoff holds a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Calgary, and a Professional Certificate in Local Government Administration from Capilano University. His professional expertise focuses on strategic and long-range planning, sustainable community development, climate adaptation, and Indigenous relations.

“I love the Comox Valley, and I’m truly excited to be returning to lead the team at the City of Courtenay,” said Garbutt. “I’m eager to work with Council, engage with the area and get to know City staff. This is a great community and I’m looking forward to taking on this new role and developing strategies to implement Council’s vision.”

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.

Geoff Crocker – Chief Technology Officer – CEL

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PFM Executive Search in Vancouver, BC is excited to announce that Geoff Crocker has been selected as the Chief Technology Officer with Controlled Environments Limited (CEL). CEL is the parent company of Conviron (Winnipeg, Man) and Argus Controls (Surrey, BC). Both organizations are global leaders specialising in developing customized client solutions for plant-centric environmental controls and automation systems used in laboratories, greenhouses and indoor growing facilities. The organization’s technology is being used in more than 90 countries to address the critical challenges of food shortage, food security and climate change.

In this newly created role, Geoff is tasked with the overall technology platform development of CEL. Additionally, he will lead a technical team and pursue increased user functionality through the timely and regular creation and release of applications to enhance client experience while generating new forms of recurring revenue for the businesses.

After the completion of combined Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Engineering degrees Geoff went on to work in project engineering and R&D. His career led him to the fuel cell sector where he spent 8 years with industry leader Ballard Power Systems before becoming the VP, Technology at Corvus Energy, another global organization focused on sustainable power, this time in the maritime space. Most recently he was leading the hardware and software roadmap as Director of Product Management at Neurio Technology. Geoff will be joining CEL in January 2021.

Congratulations on your new role Geoff.

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.

PFM Executive Search & Panorama welcomes new Toronto Partner, Phelps

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Panorama, the global community of leadership advisors, announces its expansion in Canada as they welcome Phelps as a new member. Based in Toronto, Phelps is a natural complement to Panorama’s existing Canadian members including Kenniff Leadership in Montreal, Pekarsky & Co. in Calgary and PFM Executive Search in Vancouver. Together, this alliance enhances the group’s outreach across the US and South America, EMEA and APAC. With Phelps joining the group, Panorama affirms its position as a committed and central player in executive search and leadership advisory in Canada.

With deep human capital experience that goes back over 30 years, the Phelps team has an outstanding reputation in Executive Search and Leadership Advisory services in Canada. From their Toronto base, they have developed a powerful track record in helping their clients accelerate performance by unlocking leadership potential and igniting talent to intersect with strategic imperatives. Independently owned, Phelps works across multiple sectors supporting CEOs, C-Suites, Vice Presidents and Boards throughout the commercial, public and civil society space in Canada.

Heather Phelps, Managing Partner of Phelps, underscored the vital role Panorama will play in enhancing Phelps’ commitment to ESG – environmental, social and governance excellence:
“As Phelps looks to the imminent needs of workplaces and the evolving needs of diverse leadership, we see the recruitment, development and retention of human capital as the key competitive advantage. By joining the Panorama family, we are energized by the opportunity to learn, listen and share resources.”

Aidan Kennedy, Chair of Panorama, welcomed the expansion, commenting:
“We are delighted to welcome Phelps to the Panorama community. Phelps’ values and collaborative culture fit exceptionally well with our ethos of partnering and commitment to teamwork; their arrival is a clear endorsement of Panorama’s commitment and ambition in the Canadian and North American markets.”

“As we face 2020 head on, we see an evolving leadership landscape demanding fresh global perspective, advisory services and bespoke expertise. The Panorama community is meeting this challenge through diverse thought leadership, the unique strengths of its allied partners and proactive capabilities. These forces will drive our strategic client support for the future, and we are very pleased that Phelps will be part of it.”

With over 40 offices and over 180 consultants, Panorama brings together partners with vast experience in private, public and not-for-profit organizations. Throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC, offering the agility of global insight embedded in local knowledge and expertise.

Panorama is ranked in the 25 Top Global Executive search and Leadership advisory organizations by Hunt Scanlon Media. It is also a full member of Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC).

PFM Executive Search is excited and is looking forward to working with Phelps! We welcome Phelps to the Panorama family.

About Panorama

Operating across the world’s major time zones, Panorama is a global community of 23 independent firms – all leadership experts in their respective markets. The firms represent a diverse range of local markets and expertise, with a shared commitment to leadership excellence and world-class executive search to deliver consistently high-quality results.

www.panoramasearch.com

About Phelps

Founded in 1986, Phelps is a holistic human capital partner to thousands of organizations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our dedicated team of professionals thrive on harnessing their experience, creativity, networks and knowledge to realize organizational strategic goals. When it comes to unlocking people power, blazing a trail to retain and grow talent or anticipate challenges before they arise, Phelps is the trusted advisor to achieve strong, relational leadership.

www.phelpsgroup.ca