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Tom Wong – Chief Risk Officer & Corporate Audit – ICBC

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Wong as the new Chief Risk Officer & Corporate Audit for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). Tom commenced his employment on December 14th.

Tom was formerly a Risk Advisory Partner at EY. More recently, he was the Head of Wholesale Operational Risk for Canada at HSBC and the Global Head of Risk Management and Internal Audit at Harry Winston Diamond Corporation. He comes highly designated; CPA, CMA, Certified in Risk & IS Control (CRISC), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified IS Auditor (CISA). He has experience in building up both an internal audit and risk management function at EY, as a consulting practice, and at Harry Winston.

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 28-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Al-Karim Kara – President & Chief Executive Officer – LTSA

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Al-Karim Kara as the company’s next President and CEO effective December 7, 2020. Al-Karim joined LTSA in November 2009 as VP Business Transformation and CIO, helping LTSA become one of the world’s leading land title authorities over the past 11 years.

“Al-Karim has played a key role in our success during his 11 years with LTSA and we look forward to building on our achievements with him as President and CEO,” said Diane Friedman, Chair of the LTSA Board. “He will be working closely with the Board and Executive team to continue implementing our corporate strategy. Meeting with LTSA’s various stakeholder groups will also be a priority”.

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 28-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Leslie Stevens – Deputy Chief Constable for the Port Moody Police Department

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce that Inspector Leslie Stevens is the successful candidate for the Port Moody Police Deputy Chief Constable position, effective October 2020.

Leslie grew up in Montreal’s West Island neighborhood participating in competitive sports from a young age and earning a Diploma in Applied Sciences at John Abbott College and a B.A. in Economics at McGill University. She moved to B.C. in 1989 and worked in the banking industry before joining the Vancouver Police Department in 1992.

In 1996, Leslie moved to Port Moody and joined the PMPD. She has fond memories of living here and working as a front line officer, and is excited to be returning to this community.

In 1998, Leslie moved back to Vancouver and rejoined the VPD, initially working Patrol and Financial Crime. Promoted to Sergeant, she was assigned to the Planning, Research & Audit Section, Financial Crime, and Human Resources.

Promoted to Inspector in 2012, Leslie spent a year as a Discipline Authority, followed by two years as Officer in Charge of the Professional Standards Section. In 2015, she returned to Operations as the District 3 Commander, responsible for the deployment of 145 front line police officers. In 2018, she was seconded as Bureau Director to the Criminal Intelligence Service of B.C. and the Yukon, a multi-jurisdictional integrated unit comprised of police professionals.

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.

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.

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.