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Stefan Hawes – Vice President, Global Marketing – Destination Vancouver

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Stefan Hawes has accepted the role of Vice President, Global Marketing at Destination Vancouver, effective June 1, 2022.

Stefan brings 25+ years of experience in marketing, working with many of BC’s most loved and respected brands, as well as global brands in Shanghai, Amsterdam and San Francisco. He’s led the development of strategies for marketing agencies to help them differentiate themselves and succeed, as well as led the implementation of these strategies, and development of their executions across all media, with particular depth in digital channels. 

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Stefan!

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.

Gabrielle Smith – Director, People & Culture – Smythe LLP

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Gabrielle Smith has accepted the role of Director, People & Culture with Smythe LLP, effective May 11th.

Gabrielle joins Smythe LLP from United Way British Columbia, where she successfully led several key projects, particularly the organization’s response to Covid-19 and its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts. Gabrielle brings to this role extensive experience in a number of industries, including marine/ship management, IT and hospitality. She has also had an enduring relationship with the non-profit MOSAIC, having served on their Board for seven years as President, Vice President and Secretary.

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

David Pavan – Engineers and Geoscientists BC – Chief Regulatory Officer & Registrar

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to share the appointment of David Pavan, R.Ph., as the new Chief Regulatory Officer & Registrar of the Engineers and Geoscientists BC, effective July 18, 2022. In this role, David will oversee the organization’s regulatory functions for both individual and firm registrants, including admissions, registration, practice standards, enforcement, legislation, and investigation and discipline. David is a registered pharmacist with a strong background in professional regulation. He has extensive management experience in the pharmacy industry and has provided strategic leadership and oversight of regulatory functions in highly regulated organizations throughout his 28-year career.

Most recently, David served as the Deputy Registrar for the BC College of Pharmacists, where he was responsible for the organization’s registration, licensure, practice review, quality assurance, complaints, and investigation functions. During his 6 years with the College, he built collaborative relationships across multiple organizations and health authorities; experience that will be an asset to Engineers and Geoscientists BC as the organization seeks to collaborate with its partners under the Professional Governance Act to strengthen effective regulation, responsiveness and decision making.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations David!

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.

Kimberley Hobbs – Director, Health & Safety – Vancouver Airport Authority

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberley Hobbs as the new Director, Health & Safety at the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR).  Kimberley joins YVR following a 9-and-a-half-year career with the Calgary Airport Authority where she held leadership roles in Safety as well as Airfield Operations and Maintenance.

Congratulations on your new role Kimberley and welcome to Vancouver, BC!

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.

Darlene MacKinnon – Vice President, Coastal Community of Care – Vancouver Coastal Health

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Darlene MacKinnon has accepted the role of Vice President, Coastal Community of Care with Vancouver Coastal Health, effective April 25th.

Darlene brings with her vast experience in healthcare from across Canada. She has worked for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, and most recently Provincial Health Services Authority. She has worked in acute care, residential care, long term care and paramedics as well as a history of working with communities, First Nations and municipal governments to improve access to health care. Darlene completed her Master of Health Administration at the University of British Columbia and her Bachelor of Science at Dalhousie University.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Darlene.

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.