McDermott + Bull Places Vice-President, Finance and Administration, Vancouver Island University 

by | Mar 29, 2023 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Alina Ivanets, Brittany Stansfield, Brittany Stansfield Placement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

Vancouver Island University
McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Emily Huner as Vice-President, Finance and Administration at Vancouver Island University (VIU). In her new role, Emily will play a key stewardship role for the university and will provide leadership, strategic direction, and overall management to the portfolio. She will also work collaboratively with senior academic and administrative leaders, staff, faculty, and other key stakeholders to achieve the designated goals and priorities of the University’s Academic Plan and supporting Foundation Plans.

Emily is an experienced administrative leader who has worked on the front lines with students and at the executive level, most recently at Dalhousie University. She brings 10 years of experience across a variety of portfolio areas including finance, student services, operations, and administration in a post-secondary education environment. 

Vancouver Island University acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Snaw-Naw-As, and Tla’amin Peoples, on whose traditional lands they teach, learn, research, live, and share knowledge. VIU is a Canadian public university that serves Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. The university has grown into a major institution, playing a vital role in the educational, cultural, and economic life of the area. It provides students with a unique, hands-on learning experience and numerous opportunities for undergraduate research.

This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia, Senior Consultant + Head of Recruitment Brittany Stansfield, and Research Associate Alina Ivanets.