University of Alberta Welcomes Elan MacDonald as Vice-President (External Relations)

KBRS is pleased to have assisted the University of Alberta in the appointment of Elan MacDonald as Vice-President (External Relations). Additional details can be found in the recent announcement from Bill Flanagan, President and Vice-Chancellor released on November 10, 2020.

I am pleased to announce that after an extensive search Elan MacDonald has been appointed the University of Alberta’s new Vice-President (External Relations), effective January 1, 2021.

FYI: Atlantic Lottery Corporation Welcomes Suzanne Young as Head of Finance and Supply Chain

KBRS is pleased to have assisted the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) in the recruitment of Suzanne Young as the organization’s Head of Finance and Supply Chain, effective October 20, 2020.

Suzanne, a senior finance and operational leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in both public and private sectors, has a reputation for being a trusted business advisor. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), she has a successful track record of managing the leadership, development, execution and monitoring of financial and supply chain services.

FYI: JCL Welcomes Laurie Skinner as Chief Financial Officer

KBRS is pleased to have assisted JCL in the recruitment of Laurie Skinner as the organization's CFO. 

JCL's official announcement below provides additional detail.

October 14, 2020 (St. John’s, NL) – JCL Investments Inc (formerly Johnson’s Construction Ltd.), a heavy civil construction company with over 40 years of experience in Newfoundland and Labrador, is pleased to welcome Laurie Skinner, FCPA, FCA as the organization’s new VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

FYI: University of Alberta appoints Todd Gilchrist Vice-President (Finance and Administration)

KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Todd Gilchrist as Vice-President (Finance and Administration) of the University of Alberta, beginning October 26, 2020.

Details are included in the University’s official announcement below from President and Vice-Chancellor, Bill Flanagan:

FYI: The Port of Argentia names Scott Penney as Chief Executive Officer

KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Scott Penney as CEO of the Port of Argentia.

The Port’s official announcement below provides additional detail.

Argentia, NL (September 2, 2020) – The Port of Argentia is pleased to welcome Scott Penney as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2020.

FYI: Wilfrid Laurier University appoints Ivan Joseph as vice-president: student affairs

KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the appointment of Ivan Joseph as the vice- president: student affairs for Wilfrid Laurier University.

The University’s official announcement below provides additional detail.

August 13, 2020 (Waterloo, ON) - Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Ivan Joseph as vice-president: student affairs for a five-year term, effective October 1, 2020.

FYI: McInnes Cooper Welcomes Roberto Pont as Chief Strategy & Operations Officer

KBRS is pleased to have assisted the selection committee in the recruitment of Roberto Pont as Chief Strategy & Operations Officer of McInnes Cooper.

Read McInnes Cooper’s official announcement for details.

Halifax, Nova Scotia (July 6, 2020) – McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce the hire of a Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Roberto Pont, who started with the firm today.

FYI: Alice Evans named Executive Director of Prescott Group

KBRS is pleased to have assisted Prescott Group in the appointment of Alice Evans as Executive Director, effective July 13, 2020.

Alice comes to Prescott Group from Club Inclusion which she co-founded and has been Executive Director of since 2007. Under her leadership Club Inclusion evolved from a small drop-in program to fill a demand for accessible programs to a sustainable registered charity with over 250 members.  

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