Letter of Introduction
On behalf of Creative BC, thank you for considering this important opportunity.
Executive Brief
Chief Executive Officer
Creative BC
August 2026
Essence of the Opportunity
Responsible for organizational performance, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of programs that support thousands of creators and businesses across the province, the CEO will help shape the future of one of North America's most dynamic creative jurisdictions.
Key Opportunities and Challenges
After consultations with stakeholders, the following opportunities and challenges were identified for this role, including rebuilding trust, strengthening competitiveness, ensuring alignment, navigating government relationships, and leading organizational renewal.
About Creative BC
Creative BC is the Province of British Columbia’s economic development agency for the creative sector. Established as an independent society, it serves as the primary provincial partner for BC’s film and television, interactive and digital media, music and sound recording, book publishing, and magazine industries, delivering programs and services that support creators and companies across these sectors.
Living in Vancouver, BC
Situated on Canada's Pacific Coast in the province of British Columbia, Vancouver is one of North America’s most beautiful cities with breathtaking landscapes, cultural vibrancy and economic potential.
Position Description: Chief Executive Officer
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic, operational, and organizational leadership for Creative BC, the Province of British Columbia's economic development agency for the creative sector.
Candidate Profile: Chief Executive Officer
The Search Committee recognizes that no candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria in equal measure. Nevertheless, the following qualifications, characteristics, experience, approach and personal qualities are seen to be highly desirable.
Boyden Team
Kathryn Young
- Managing Partner, Canada
With a flourishing practice focused on recruiting senior leaders in the Canadian market, Kathryn Young has provided exemplary human capital consulting for more than 25 years. She has stewarded clients through well over 200 executive hires, almost exclusively in the Board, CEO and VP ranks, expertly navigating the dynamics and governance issues associated with senior-level hires.
Derrick Chow
- Managing Partner, Canada
A key member of the Financial Services Practice and leader of Boyden’s Real Estate / Asset Management Practice in Canada, Derrick Chow brings a strong track record in recruiting leadership talent that drives organizational success. He also brings deep experience and expertise in the technology sector and in recruiting for senior IT, finance, HR and operational executives. He is known as a trusted advisor with ability to understand the business, vision and culture of an organization and how it informs the recruitment and selection process.
Danielle Fish
- Senior Associate, Canada
Danielle Fish is an accomplished search professional with over 10 years’ experience in executive search. She brings a breadth of experience and a comprehensive approach to identifying, developing and securing outstanding leaders for senior academic, administrative and executive-level roles in the public sector, including higher education, healthcare, not-for-profit and other organizations.