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PFM Celebrates 27th Anniversary

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PFM Executive Search recently celebrated its 27th Anniversary in business and we thank all our clients, candidates and partners for support over the years. As was stated in our celebration with staff, PFM has never lost sight of the focus around excellence in executive search; being an ethical and tenacious search firm; always working for what is right for the client and also the candidate – and for PFM to be part of the community in which we live and work.

The most recent Fiscal Year ended on a high note. The best year in the history of the firm and a multitude of completed senior leadership searches for major organizations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

We are proud of the continued growth of PFM Executive Search and also the leadership role in our international search network of Panorama Search Partners, where PFM is an original partner. Panorama has offices around the world and over 250 search consultants who are long standing trusted advisors to clients, delivering world class global executive search.

The future is bright as PFM is one of the most recognized and trusted executive search companies in Canada. Success has always been based – and will continue to be – delivering on our stated promise of being true partners in executive search.

Trish Kelly – Vice-President Academic + Provost for Emily Carr University of Art + Design

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PFM Executive Search is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Trish Kelly as the Vice-President Academic + Provost of Emily Carr University of Art + Design (Emily Carr).

Kelly joined Emily Carr as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Culture and Community in 2011, and served as Assistant Dean of the faculty from 2012 to 2015. She has taught from first year undergraduate courses through to graduate studies, and received the Ian Wallace Teaching Award in 2016, which recognizes excellence and innovation in teaching.

Kelly’s record of service to the university is extensive, having served on Senate and the Board of Governors, as Chair of the Curriculum Planning and Review Committee, and on numerous other committees. In 2017, she was appointed Associate Dean of the Master of Fine Arts program, and has worked closely with leadership in the Jake Kerr Faculty of Graduate Studies to develop new programming and professional opportunities.

Kelly holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MA from Tufts University, after beginning her graduate work at Harvard University. She went on to obtain a PhD in art history from The University of British Columbia (UBC), a geographic move that proved to be profound.

After completing her PhD, Kelly joined the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at DePaul University in Chicago, an institution known for its commitment to social justice and open access education. She worked in the Department of History of Art and Architecture and in the Honours program, where she remained until joining Emily Carr.

Her area of research is contemporary art history, including minimal art and abstraction, art and activism, alternative art networks, and duration in new media production. Her articles have been published in Art Journal, American Art, International Journal of Art & Design Education, and The Journal of Curatorial Studies, among others.

PFM Executive Search is a recognized leader in senior leadership recruitment and is known for its ability to facilitate large and complex Selection Committees in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Over the past 27 years, PFM has recruited senior leaders from all over the world.

Ted Pennell – Chief Information Officer for Camosun College

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PFM Executive Search is proud to announce the appointment of Ted Pennell at Camosun College as Chief Information Officer of the organization.

Ted was the Director of Information Technology at School District 61, and will bring his wealth of experience working with school districts to manage the use of technology, technical infrastructure, and systems to Camosun. He led many successful initiatives to implement technology that improved the student and teacher experience throughout district schools, including a more responsive and flexible customer service model, and is skilled at developing dynamic and collaborative teams.

PFM Executive Search is a recognized leader in senior leadership recruitment and is known for its ability to facilitate large and complex Selection Committees in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Over the past 26 years, PFM has recruited senior leaders from all over the world.

Lars Olsson – Director, Airside Operations and Safety for Victoria International Airport

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Victoria International Airport (YYJ), operated by Victoria Airport Authority, is the 10th busiest in Canada with almost 2-million passengers per year and has been rated one of the top ten most loved airports by CNN Travel and was twice named ‘best regional airport’ in North America by Airports Council International. PFM Executive Search was asked to identify and recruit a innovative and senior operational leader to YYJ.

Our firm has now completed the national search in which Lars Olsson becomes YYJ’s new Director, Airside Operations and Safety. Lars most recently held  the position of Senior Manager, Airport Operations at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) one of Canada’s premier regional airports which has been a strong economic driver for the region.

Previous to Hamilton, Lars spent over 19-years with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – one of North America’s largest airport operations. During his time at Pearson International, Lars developed extensive knowledge and experience in airside operations as the Manager, Aviation Programs, Compliance and Coordination.

Lars and his family are extremely excited for his new career opportunity at Victoria International Airport and being part of the southern Vancouver Island community.

PFM Executive has worked within the Canadian aviation sector for more than 20-years and brings an expertise few other executive search firms can match in terms of identifying and recruiting senior leadership talent to one of the most innovative and fast growing sectors in our country. PFM Executive Search also has completed numerous senior leadership searches for a diverse group of private and public sector clients in Victoria and on Vancouver Island. We are a trusted advisor and recognized for our ability to work effectively with search committees seeking top talent.