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Gabrielle Danwich – Director of Finance – Vancouver School Board

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to share the announcement that Gabrielle Danwich will be joining the Vancouver School Board (VSB) as its Director of Finance on January 12, 2026.

Gabrielle brings more than a decade of finance leadership experience supporting large and complex organizations. She has led budgeting, financial planning, reporting, process improvement and conducted internal audits for organizations such as Wing Group (parent of Mustang Survival), Premium Brands Holdings, and KPMG. She has supported teams through growth, change and system improvements. Her experience will support VSB’s commitment to strong stewardship of public resources. Gabrielle is a CPA and certified internal auditor with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC Sauder.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Gabrielle!

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.

Raman Brar – Assistant Secretary Treasurer – Chilliwack School District

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PFM is very pleased to announce Raman Brar has been appointed to the position of Assistant Secretary Treasurer with the Chilliwack School District, effective November 3, 2025.

Raman joins the District from the Fraser Health Authority, where he most recently served as Interim Executive Director. In his time with Fraser Health, Raman oversaw 12 Fraser Health hospitals and related community services, and provided leadership in budgeting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, strategic planning, risk management, and governance.

The Chilliwack School District is one of the fastest growing districts in Canada, and will be turning to Raman to support their ongoing efforts to manage their growth in a sustainable, responsible, and student-centred way.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Raman!

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.

Dr. Roger Wong – Vice President, Medicine & Academic Affairs – Vancouver Coastal Health

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Dr. Roger Wong has been appointed as Vancouver Coastal Health’s incoming Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs, effective September 1, 2025.

In this role, Dr. Wong will collaborate with medical leaders to champion clinical excellence and support VCH’s culture of continuous learning, quality improvement and patient-centered care. He will also play a vital role in supporting the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee in its mandate to advise the Board of Directors on medical care, quality and effectiveness.

Dr. Wong is a consulting physician with the Geriatric Consultation Program at Vancouver General Hospital, a clinical researcher at VCH Research Institute and a clinical professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He also recently served as Vice Dean, Education at the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Dr. Wong!

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.

Zita Botelho – Chief Executive Officer – Fraser Basin Council

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PFM is pleased to announce Zita Botelho as the new CEO of the Fraser Basin Council. Zita is a recognized leader in advancing watershed security, environmental governance, and sustainable natural resource stewardship. With over 20 years of experience across the non-profit, private, and public sectors– both in Canada and internationally – she has advanced policies and partnerships that link watershed health to economic resilience and sustainability.

Prior to joining Fraser Basin Council, Zita was the founding Director of Watersheds BC and Co-Director of the Healthy and Indigenous Watersheds Initiatives. Earlier in her career, Zita played a key role in developing Living Water Smart – BC’s Water Plan and the BC Water Sustainability Act, landmark policies that continue to shape water management in the province more than a decade later.

Zita holds a BA (Hons) in Political Studies and Geography from Queen’s University and an MA in Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Zita!

Stephen Smith – Principal, Commercial Property Management & Leasing – BGO

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Stephen Smith has accepted the role of Principal, Commercial Property Management & Leasing with BGO.

Stephen is an accomplished real estate executive with over 25 years of experience. With strengths in asset management, property management, and leasing in all asset classes, Stephen also brings extensive experience in strategic planning, property valuations, and process improvement. Stephen spent over10 years at Oxford Properties starting in the mid 90s in various senior roles in leasing and marketing, culminating in a VP position for their National Programs. From there, he held the position of SVP of Operations at Whiterock briefly before heading over to Manulife, where he spent 9 years in Asset Management as Managing Director. Most recently, Stephen was VP of Asset Management at Wesgroup Properties.

Stephen holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto. He has held a position on the Board of Directors for NAIOP in Vancouver and was previously Board Chair for the Canadian Green Building Council.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Stephen!

 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.