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Gregory Steves – Vice President, Policy & Legal Services for the Land Title & Survey Authority of BC (LTSA)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Gregory Steves has been appointed as the new Vice President, Policy & Legal Services of the Land Title & Survey Authority of BC (LTSA).

Gregory joins the LTSA from the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing where he most recently was Assistant Deputy Minister of the Office of Housing and Construction Standards. He brings strong leadership acumen and expertise in policy, as well as excellent relationships across government and the sectors served by the LTSA. His comprehensive understanding in how policy and legislation is introduced and implemented within BC will aid LTSA in meeting its growth goal.

Gregory will be starting with LTSA on Monday, August 24th.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Robert Bartlett – Chief Administrative Officer for the District of West Vancouver

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the appointment of Robert Bartlett as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the District of West Vancouver!

Robert Bartlett comes to West Vancouver from the City of Vancouver, where he was Chief Risk Officer & Director of Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity & Compliance. His background includes 20 years of experience at all levels in the public sector. He has had senior leadership positions with the City of Vancouver, at two Olympics and led the NATO file on behalf of the UK Government, in addition to acting as Chair for a non-profit organization for the past 6 years.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Tiffanie Ting – Executive Director of Continuing Studies for Emily Carr University of Art + Design

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the appointment of Tiffanie Ting as the new Executive Director of Continuing Studies for Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU)! She will commence her employment on Monday, July 6th, 2020.

In this role, Tiffanie will be providing leadership and strategic direction for all of ECU’s Continuing Studies programs, partnerships and outreach initiatives. She will be working closely with staff, faculty and the entire Academic Affairs team as they broaden their outreach and programming in lielong learning initiatives.

Tiffanie joins ECU with a record of outstanding academic, pedagogical and research achievement. She most recently served as Dean of Cabot House and Lecturer on Sociology at Harvard University, and has worked in art museums in both Canada and the U.S., focusing on art education and community engagement.

Tiffanie has a doctorate in Culture, Communities and Education from Harvard, as well as previous degrees in education (Master of Education, Harvard), and art history and psychology (Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto).

Her academic interests include issues of identity and learning in cultural institutions; qualitative research design; the sociology of education; and the sociology of art. Most recently, Tiffanie’s work has centred around investigating students’ narratives of academic decision-making and sense of purpose in the context of a liberal arts education.

This move represents a homecoming for Tiffanie, a born-and-raised Vancouverite.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Royce Chwin – President & Chief Executive Officer for Tourism Vancouver

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PFM Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of Royce Chwin as Tourism Vancouver’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 13, 2020.

Following an extensive global search to fill the role, Royce’s impressive experience in senior positions at both federal and provincial tourism organizations, combined with his keen business acumen from leading teams in the private sector, made him the top choice for the job.

Royce joins Tourism Vancouver from Travel Alberta, an award-winning provincial crown corporation responsible to market Alberta worldwide. He was appointed CEO in 2014 and under his leadership the organization was recognized for several best corporate culture awards as well as multiple global marketing awards for the “Remember to Breathe” campaign, among others. Prior to his role at Travel Alberta, Royce held leadership roles at Destination Canada (then called the Canadian Tourism Commission) and has extensive business experience in the private sector with marquee brands including Starbucks and Boston Pizza International.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Virginia Cullen – Chief Administrative Officer for the Resort Municipality of Whistler

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Virginia Cullen has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), effective April 20, 2020. Virginia will lead the team of staff and operations of the RMOW. The position also builds and maintains key relationships with other levels of government, as well as with resort and external partners.

Most recently Chief Operating Officer for BGC Engineering, Virginia brings two decades of leadership experience managing large teams and complex projects. She has established successful operations and financial reporting processes, strategic planning and development frameworks and progressive employee and community engagement.

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 sector clients over the past 27-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.