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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.

Jeff Brown – Vice President, Advisory and Regulatory Solutions – Stabilization Central Credit Union

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce that Jeff Brown has accepted the role of Vice President, Advisory and Regulatory Solutions with Stabilization Central Credit Union, effective July 28th/2025.

Jeff possesses a wealth of experience from a long career in financial services, including leadership roles at FCT, where he focused on legal solutions, risk, and credit union solutions. He also has experience in other organizations such as Canadian Western Bank and Coastal Community Credit Union and currently serves on the Board of the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – British Columbia (CMBA-BC).

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.

Kathy Humphrey – Vice President Finance & CFO – BC Transit

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Kathy Humphrey has accepted the role of Vice President Finance & CFO with BC Transit effective mid July 2025.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Kathy!

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.

Neil Arao – Chief Executive Officer – Options Community Services Society

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce that Neil Arao has accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer with Options Community Services Society, effective July 7th, 2025.

Neil brings over 19 years of leadership in the non-profit and public health sectors, including senior roles with Fraser Health, PHSA, and Vancouver Coastal Health. At Options, he has championed transformative initiatives focused on housing, mental health, and community-based care.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Neil!

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.

Robert Airey – Vice President & CFO – The Land Title and Survey Authority of BC

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PFM is Executive Search is excited to announce that The Land Title and Survey Authority of BC (LTSA) has appointed Robert Airey as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 7, 2025.

Mr. Airey joined LandSure Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of the LTSA, in 2020 and has since held senior financial leadership positions within the organization. He brings broad financial expertise from his work with several high growth companies including Richie Bros Auctioneers (now RB Global), Ultrasonix Medical, and Seaspan.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Robert!

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.