The Uncertain Future of Canadian Postsecondary Education: Finances, Enrolment Shifts, Mission Drift, and the COVID Generation

The Uncertain Future of Canadian Postsecondary Education: Finances, Enrolment Shifts, Mission Drift, and the COVID Generation

by | Oct 6, 2025 | Article, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article

For the first time in a decade, overall postsecondary enrolment in Canada is declining. Domestic numbers are falling, while institutions that leaned heavily on international tuition now face tighter budgets after Ottawa’s cap on study permits. These immediate...
Accelerating Profitability: How an Interim CFO Defined Financial Direction at a Defense Manufacturer

Accelerating Profitability: How an Interim CFO Defined Financial Direction at a Defense Manufacturer

by | Oct 2, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Leaders Case Study, Mark McConnell, Mark McConnell Interim Case Study

The Company A Industry: Aerospace + Defense A Entity Type: PE-Backed A Operating Region: United States A Size: $250M Revenue The PROBLEM Amid a recapitalization and financing restructure, the company faced the abrupt exit of its CFO during a high-stakes transitional...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Provost and Vice President, Academic at Thompson Rivers University

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Provost and Vice President, Academic at Thompson Rivers University

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Engagement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for Thompson Rivers University’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Consultant Corey Paquette. Thompson Rivers University...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Placement Announcement, Brandon Biegenzahn, Brandon Biegenzahn Placement Announcement, Courtney Dorrel, Courtney Dorrel Placement Announcement, Financial Services, Financial Services Placement Announcement, Julia Markward

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Derrick Peterson as Chief Financial Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union. In this role, Derrick will serve as a key member of the executive team, overseeing financial strategy and operations across accounting, treasury,...