At Best Startup Canada we track over 100,000 Canadian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top British Columbia based Director operating in the Association space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
John Currie
Corporate Director of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
John Currie was formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of lululemon athletica. Along with lululemon’s executive team, John led the growth of the company from US$150mm to US$1.8B in revenues, and from 75 stores to 300 stores, over a 7 year period. Prior to joining lululemon in 2007, he was Chief Financial Officer of Intrawest Corporation, a world leader in destination resorts and leisure travel. In 2014, as the head of the special committee of the Board of Coastal Contacts Inc., the worlds’ largest online retailer of vision care products, John oversaw its sale to Essilor. He is also a board member of the Vancouver Airport Authority. John brings more than 30 years of experience in sound financial management of private and public companies in the retail & consumer space.
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About Campfire Capital, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants: Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada is the national organization supporting a unified Canadian accounting profession.
Elizabeth Vickery
Executive Director of Government of British Columbia
Elizabeth is honoured to be the first woman to lead BC Stats in its 122-year history and proud to be part of this team that produces high quality, confidential statistical and economic data and analysis for evidence based decision making. She has 23 years of experience in both government and the privates sector and has a background in statistics, Olympics, human resources, change leadership, charity fundraising and health care advocacy. Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Science from UVIC and a number of graduate certificates including Human Resources Excellence from Harvard Business School and Social Media Leadership from UBC. She is currently pursuing an Executive Data Science certificate from Johns Hopkins University.
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About Government of British Columbia: Government of British Columbia is helping citizens access government services through the internet.
Greg Sawchuck
Board of Directors of Ducks Unlimited Canada
Greg Sawchuck is a Member of Board of Directors at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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Wayne Pritchard
Member of Board of Directors of Ducks Unlimited Canada
Wayne Pritchard is a Member of Board of Directors at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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Nancy Wilkin
Member of Board of Directors of Ducks Unlimited Canada
Nancy Wilkin is a Member of Board of Directors at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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Abde Bellahnid
Directorate of Joint Capability, SATCOMS & SAR Requirements of Canadian Department of National Defence
Abde Bellahnid is Directorate of Joint Capability, SATCOMS & SAR Requirements at Canadian Department of National Defence.
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Gerry Hueston
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Climate Change Council
Gerry retired in 2010 at President of BP in Australasia after a 34 year career with BP in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Europe. He is a past Board member of the Business Council of Australia, a past Chair and Board member of the Australian Institute of Petroleum, a former member of the Chairman’s panel of the Australian Great Barrier Reef Foundation, and a former Commissioner with the Australian Climate Commission. Gerry is currently Chair of the Australian Climate Change Council and of Plan International Australia.
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Chad Leaman
Director of Development of Neil Squire Society
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About Neil Squire Society: Neil Squire Society is a not-for-profit organization that used technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.
Jason Wolfe
Director of Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association
Jason has been with FortisBC for 14 years, and is presently the Director of Energy Solutions responsible for the Marketing and Sales efforts of FortisBC including the residential sales team, commercial and industrial account management, the development of new energy products and services, and the renewable natural gas program. In 2016 these efforts resulted in the largest number of annual new customer attachments to the FortisBC gas system in over two decades. In 2017 FortisBC will hit 1 million customers! Previously, Jason oversaw the FortisBC Market Development team and was responsible for negotiating and working with the Province to develop the Orders in Council approving the Tilbury LNG facility upgrades and the pipeline to service the Woodfibre LNG. Jason also oversaw the forecasting and resource planning departments. Prior to that, Jason was responsible for launching the FortisBC thermal energy business efforts with large commercial and instututional customers including schools municipalities and health authorities. Jason also spent four years in the Regulatory Affairs Department. Jason holds a Masters of Business Administration from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Calgary
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About Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association: GVHBA is affiliated with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association at both the provincial and national levels.
Jeremy Mendes
Creative Director / Art Director / Designer of National Film Board
Jeremy Mendes is Creative Director / Art Director / Designer at National Film Board.
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About National Film Board: The National Film Boardis produces and distributes films and other audiovisual works which reflect Canada.
Jeremy Mendes
Creative Director / Art Director / Designer of National Film Board
Jeremy Mendes is Creative Director / Art Director / Designer at National Film Board.
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About National Film Board: The National Film Boardis produces and distributes films and other audiovisual works which reflect Canada.
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