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Norman Napoleon – Director, Community Partnerships for Mowi Canada West

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Norman Napoleon has been appointed the newly created position of Director, Community Partnerships for Mowi Canada West. Norman will lead the team responsible for developing and executing Mowi’s First Nations community engagement, consultation and agreement process.

As a former Councillor of the Saulteau First Nations, with leadership experience in the Oil & Gas and Forest Industry sectors, Norman comes to Mowi with extensive experience in developing relationships, working with and negotiating complex agreements.

 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.

Stephanie Jones – President for the B.C. Marine Terminal Operators Association (BCMTOA)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Stephanie Jones has been appointed President of the B.C. Marine Terminal Operators Association (BCMTOA).

Stephanie will work on behalf of the BCMTOA Board of Directors and members as the voice of marine terminals operating at British Columbia Ports and Canada’s Pacific Gateway. She will act as a key collaborator and liaison to many marine transportation sector industry associations and stakeholders including the B.C. Maritime Employers Association; the B.C. Chamber of Shipping; and the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council. Furthermore, Stephanie will lead the association’s advocacy and public affairs work with relevant municipal, provincial, and federal government agencies and port authorities.

Stephanie has extensive background working with member-based organizations in senior public affairs roles and has experience in organizational governance and strategic planning. She has worked with national organizations and governments at a municipal, provincial, and federal level.

“We are very pleased to welcome Stephanie to the BCMTOA team,” said Brad Eshleman, Board Chair BCMTOA. “We feel fortunate to find such an experienced candidate who will enhance our industry’s voice and ensure we seize the opportunities and address the challenges that lie ahead.”

Stephanie joins the BCMTOA from the Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association (ADBIA), where she has served as Executive Director since 2016. She previously held a number of senior positions with Restaurants Canada where she developed and led communications and government relations strategy within the province of Ontario, and represented the industry nationally on food supply. Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a Master’s in Business Administration from McMaster University.

About BCMTOA

Established in 1963, the BCMTOA’s mandate is to ensure the economic and environmental viability of B.C.’s marine terminals, and to invest in and promote the value of the port industry to local communities, the province and the nation. The association is the voice for the majority of direct employers operating port terminals on B.C.’s west coast.

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.

Larry Bouthillier – Executive Director, Extended Learning for The University of British Columbia (UBC)

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PFM Executive is excited to announce that Larry Bouthillier has been appointed Executive Director, Extended Learning (ExL) with The University of British Columbia (UBC).

Larry was most recently the Senior Director of Digital Learning Initiatives at Brown University, where he was responsible for the planning, design and development of digital learning initiatives, programs and products, and for leading the Online Innovation Team.

Larry’s previous roles include Director of Online Learning at New England Institute of Technology; Director of Educational Technology & Multimedia Development at Harvard Business School; and Course Designer/Developer at the Harvard Extension School, where he remains an Adjunct Professor teaching Computer Science.

As the new Executive Director, Larry’s focus will be to continue to develop ExL’s portfolio of programs and support services aligned with Strategy 13: Practical Learning of the strategic plan, Shaping UBC’s Next Century and to ensure UBC and ExL are well positioned to deliver the innovative programs that learners are demanding throughout various phases of their careers and lives.

A key part of ExL’s mandate is to collaborate with and support Faculties to develop programs and courses for non-degree learners. Collaborations already underway include the 11 proposals funded through the inaugural Online Learning Advancement Fund (OLAF) and, with the Department of Computer Science, the development of short courses for mid-career learners, through pilot funding from the Province of British Columbia.

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a national leader in recruiting senior officials to progressive post-secondary institutions. Our firm is known for creating an inclusive and transparent facilitation procedure with stakeholders and partner groups, ensuring a fair and open selection process that brings forward a diverse slate of qualified candidates for senior academic and non-academic roles.

Kristen Devaney – Chief Financial Officer for PCI Developments and Warrington PCI Management

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce Kristen Devaney’s appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer for PCI Developments and Warrington PCI Management. Kristen is an accomplished, well regarded financial professional who is joining the PCI Group after 7 years with Intracorp, where she was a financial leader for their local development team and set up their significant development and investment initiatives in the United States. Kristen is a Chartered Professional Accountant and articled at Deloitte.

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.

Alan Kerr – Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance & Corporate for BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC)

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Alan Kerr has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance & Corporate for BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC).

BCLC is a Crown corporation that conducts and manages lottery, eGaming, casino and bingo gambling on behalf of the Province of British Columbia. Since April 1, 1985 BCLC has generated more than $23 billion to support communities in British Columbia.

Through a successful career in the public and private sectors, as well as the Royal Canadian Navy, Alan brings to BCLC extensive experience in finance, operations and people management. He is currently the Vice President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, based in Ottawa.

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.