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Clement Lim – Chief Technology Officer – thirdstream

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce that Clement Lim is joining thirdstream as the organization’s first Chief Technology Officer effective May 1st.

Coming from technical roots, Clement has worked in a variety of industries including software, consulting, and real estate development. Having first-hand experience leading businesses through transformational change, Clement is joining thirdstream at a pivotal time of significant growth and expansion. In his free time Clement enjoys staying active and regularly cycles and swims. He loves the outdoors and disconnects while hiking and camping.  All the best in your new position, Clement!

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.

Raul Allueva – City Manager – City of Coquitlam

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Raul Allueva has accepted the role of City Manager with the City of Coquitlam, effective April 1st/2023.

 As City Manager, Raul will oversee the organization’s broad requirements, advise Council, and execute its decisions, and work with senior management and all departments to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. Previously, as Deputy City Manager from 2019 – 2023, Raul was the city’s second-in-command and periodically acted as City Manager while assisting with the function of the City Manager’s office. As well, he was instrumental in the development and delivery of the city’s 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan and in negotiating the city’s innovative partnership with the YMCA and Concert Properties. Raul brings extensive knowledge and experience to his new role, having been with the city for 13 years and in municipal government for more than 32 years, much of that time in leadership positions.

 On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Raul.

 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.

Jason Kuzminski – Executive Director – Vancouver Police Board

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Jason Kuzminski has accepted the role of Executive Director with the Vancouver Police Board, effective April 12th.

 Jason has a varied background in public policy development, consultation and communications. He was recently the Director of Communications and Engagement for the Law Society of British Columbia and has been a policy and communications advisor for several provincial and federal ministries. Jason brings to the role a strong understanding of the justice system having worked with governmental and non-governmental organizations to facilitate the development of public policy across a range of issues. He has a law degree from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s degree from McMaster University.

 On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Jason.

 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.

Aditi Bhatt – Chief Commercial Officer – Whitecaps Football Club

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Aditi Bhatt has accepted the role of Chief Commercial Officer with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, effective April 2023.

 As a member of the club’s senior leadership group, Aditi will oversee the Whitecaps business intelligence, events & fan experience, marketing & content, partnerships, and ticketing sales & service departments.

 Aditi is passionate about soccer and has a track record of excelling in fast-paced and dynamic environments. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership, along with a unique strategic and analytical approach that will help drive the organization forward.

 Aditi previously served as the Vice President and Global Head of Revenue Strategy with Skillz, a leading mobile gaming platform, where she was responsible for managing the company’s revenue generation and growth strategy. Prior to joining Skillz, she spent seven years at Ticketmaster, including her last three as Vice President of Category Management. During her tenure, Aditi helped to deliver multi-billion annual gross sales by leading cross-functional departments in the development and execution of various ticketing strategies. She also oversaw the revenue growth strategy for the launch of identity-based ticketing technology with the NFL and enabled key product changes in response to COVID-19. In the role before that, Aditi created Ticketmaster’s first revenue management function, responsible for delivering dynamic pricing capabilities for resale ticketing.

 Aditi, born and raised in the US, completed her high school in Chennai, India, and has spent nearly two decades in Chicago, Illinois. She will arrive in Vancouver at the start of April with her husband and their son. Her passion for soccer stems from her youth as she helped start the first girls’ team in her high school in India. She holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering, with a minor in business institutions from Northwestern University.

 On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Aditi!

 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.

John Woolgar – Director, Recreation & Culture – City of White Rock

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the news that John Woolgar has been selected as the new Director, Recreation & Culture to join the City of White Rock, effective February 14/23.

John comes to White Rock with over 30 years of experience in public service, most recently as the Manager of Aquatic and Arena Services for the City of Richmond, where he has been since 2014.

Prior to his time in Richmond, John spent 24 years in progressively senior roles with the YMCA of Greater Vancouver including Vice President of Operations and Facility Development. John’s first job in public service was with the City of White Rock as a summer day camp coordinator and assistant race director for the Tour de White Rock in 1989.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations John!

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