McDermott + Bull Expands Non-Profit + Higher Education Reach with New Arts + Culture Practice in North America

McDermott + Bull Expands Non-Profit + Higher Education Reach with New Arts + Culture Practice in North America

by | Jul 7, 2025 | Press Releases, Canada, Company News, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Milly Smith

VANCOUVER, BC (July 9, 2025) – McDermott + Bull, the trusted executive search partner for empowering change, is pleased to announce the addition of Milly Smith as Principal in the firm’s Vancouver, Canada office. Milly will lead the newly established Arts + Culture...
McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

by | May 28, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dr. Rachel Moll as Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University. As a key member of the senior management team, she will work closely with the Provost, fellow Deans, and...
McDermott + Bull Places Director, Labour Relations at Post-Secondary Employers’ Association

McDermott + Bull Places Director, Labour Relations at Post-Secondary Employers’ Association

by | May 27, 2025 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Alison Jones as Director, Labour Relations at the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA). In this role, Alison will serve as the primary point of contact for PSEA’s member institutions, supporting collective bargaining by...
The Human Cost of Austerity in Higher Education: When Leadership Becomes Crisis Management

The Human Cost of Austerity in Higher Education: When Leadership Becomes Crisis Management

by | May 23, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article

The University Paradox “Universities aren’t businesses.” I paused. I’ve had this conversation before. “But they still have to balance budgets, pay employees, and keep the lights on. They can’t ignore financial reality.” “Sure, but a business exists to make money. A...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Executive Officer at Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Executive Officer at Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York

by | Apr 23, 2025 | Sue Waterbury, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement, Sue Waterbury Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed John Healey as Chief Executive Officer at Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York. John will focus on strengthening partnerships, expanding fundraising efforts, and ensuring more children facing critical illnesses...
McDermott + Bull Places Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Justice Institute of British Columbia

McDermott + Bull Places Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Justice Institute of British Columbia

by | Nov 6, 2024 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Canada, Canada Placement Announcement, Christiana Chan, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Kate Heldsinger as Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance & Operations, Kate will provide strategic financial leadership and oversee...