GVBOT announces 2023-24 Board of Directors
For Immediate Release
Nov. 7, 2023
VANCOUVER, B.C. —The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade appointed its 2023-24 board of directors today during its 136th Annual General Meeting.
Juggy Sihota-Chahil, Chief Growth Officer, TELUS Health has assumed the role of Chair of the organization for the 2023-24 year, while Walter Pela, Regional Managing Partner, KPMG, has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice-Chair.
In total, the board contains 35 B.C. business leaders spanning a wide range of industries and sectors. The new board of directors met the requirements contained in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 challenge, which was adopted in January 2021, achieving gender balance and significant representation of under-represented groups.
A high-resolution image of the 2023-24 board is available for download here.
See the full list of directors and their bios at boardoftrade.com/directors.
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About the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade:
Since its inception in 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has been recognized as Pacific Canada’s leading business association, engaging members to positively impact public policy at all levels of government and to succeed and prosper in the global economy. With a Membership whose employees comprise one third of B.C.’s workforce, we are the largest business association between Victoria and Toronto. We leverage this collective strength, facilitating networking opportunities, and providing professional development through unique programs. In addition, we operate one of the largest events businesses in the country, providing a platform for national and international business and thought leaders to further enlighten B.C.’s business leaders.
Media contact:
Federico Cerani
Communications Manager
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
604-640-5454 | media@boardoftrade.com