The Leadership Paradox in Post-Secondary Education: When the Roles We Most Need Become the Hardest to Fill

The Leadership Paradox in Post-Secondary Education: When the Roles We Most Need Become the Hardest to Fill

by | Jun 2, 2026 | Company News, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article

This article is based on a panel discussion I had the privilege of joining, “The Leadership Paradox: Why Universities Struggle to Find and Develop Their Next Leaders,” hosted and moderated by Patricia Polischuk of TalentWise Collective. I was joined by Cheryl Foy and...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Leadership Philanthropy at Richmond Hospital Foundation

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Leadership Philanthropy at Richmond Hospital Foundation

by | May 26, 2026 | Company News, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Engagement Announcement

Richmond Hospital Foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for donors to achieve their aspirational philanthropic goals while helping drive positive, transformational change to local health care in Richmond. Inspiring joyful giving is at the core of their...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Dean, College of Law at University of Saskatchewan

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Dean, College of Law at University of Saskatchewan

by | Apr 2, 2026 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Engagement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Dean, College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Consultant Corey Paquette. Located in the vibrant city of Saskatoon, the...
McDermott + Bull Places Associate Vice-President, Student Housing + Community Services at the University of British Columbia

McDermott + Bull Places Associate Vice-President, Student Housing + Community Services at the University of British Columbia

by | Mar 23, 2026 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Shannon Dunn as Associate Vice-President, Student Housing + Community Services at the University of British Columbia. Reporting to the Vice-President, Students, Shannon will provide strategic leadership and operational...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Dean, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Dean, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan

by | Mar 19, 2026 | Engagement Announcement, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Christiana Chan, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement

The University of Saskatchewan (USask), one of Canada’s leading research-intensive medical doctoral universities, has engaged McDermott + Bull to lead the search for its next Dean, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. This search is being led by Principal Alex...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Leadership Philanthropy at Richmond Hospital Foundation

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Donor Experience Officer at Richmond Hospital Foundation

by | Feb 19, 2026 | Placement Announcement, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Christiane Hodson as Chief Donor Experience Officer at Richmond Hospital Foundation. Christiane will report to the President and CEO and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, leading the strategic design and...