LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Home & Health Care Society of BC
Doug Purdie, BCom, CA
Interim CEO, Board Vice President and Board Treasurer
Please see Mr. Purdie's biography below.
Interim CEO, Board Vice President and Board Treasurer
Please see Mr. Purdie's biography below.
Board of Directors
Thomas S. Chambers, BA, FCA, ICD.D
Board President
Mr. Chambers is the President of Senior Partner Services Ltd. which provides business advisory services. He is a Chartered Accountant and a retired partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he was the national managing partner of the firm’s audit practice. He serves on a number of public and private Boards of Directors, including the Health and Home Care Society of BC. Mr. Chambers is a graduate of UBC and the Director’s Education program. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. In 2013 he was further recognized by the B.C. Institute of Chartered Accountants with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Board President
Mr. Chambers is the President of Senior Partner Services Ltd. which provides business advisory services. He is a Chartered Accountant and a retired partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he was the national managing partner of the firm’s audit practice. He serves on a number of public and private Boards of Directors, including the Health and Home Care Society of BC. Mr. Chambers is a graduate of UBC and the Director’s Education program. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. In 2013 he was further recognized by the B.C. Institute of Chartered Accountants with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Doug Purdie, BCom, CA
Interim CEO, Vice-President, Treasurer
Mr. Purdie is an Associate Partner with Ernst & Young LLP. Previously, Doug was a partner with Deloitte LLP specializing in servicing private companies primarily focused on the real estate sector and advising business operating in a variety of industries with in-bound and out-bound investment between Canada and countries in Asia, primarily Hong Kong and China. Prior to joining Deloitte, Doug spent over 25 years with another “Big 4” professional services firm including serving as a partner. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BCom in 1990 and earned his CPA, CA designation in 1994. He is an associate member of the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region), a member of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association, and director of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BC Division). Mr. Purdie has been involved with the community for over 20 year having held numerous board positions and senior roles including two terms as Chairman of the Board of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. between 2013 and 2015 and Vice-president and Treasurer of the Health & Home Care Society of BC since 2009.
Interim CEO, Vice-President, Treasurer
Mr. Purdie is an Associate Partner with Ernst & Young LLP. Previously, Doug was a partner with Deloitte LLP specializing in servicing private companies primarily focused on the real estate sector and advising business operating in a variety of industries with in-bound and out-bound investment between Canada and countries in Asia, primarily Hong Kong and China. Prior to joining Deloitte, Doug spent over 25 years with another “Big 4” professional services firm including serving as a partner. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BCom in 1990 and earned his CPA, CA designation in 1994. He is an associate member of the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region), a member of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association, and director of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BC Division). Mr. Purdie has been involved with the community for over 20 year having held numerous board positions and senior roles including two terms as Chairman of the Board of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. between 2013 and 2015 and Vice-president and Treasurer of the Health & Home Care Society of BC since 2009.
David J. Kimpton
Secretary
Mr. Kimpton is a retired social worker and worked for 33 years in child welfare in the Lower Mainland. He is a Past President of both Volunteer Richmond and Volunteer BC, and has volunteered with VON BC (now known as the Health and Home Care Society of BC) since 1987. He is a Care BC Life Member and he has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2001. Also in 2001, Mr. Kimpton was named by VON Canada as the UN International Year of the Volunteer (Western Region). He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Dugout Drop-In Centre Society in the Downtown Eastside, and is an active member of St. Alban Anglican Church, Richmond. In November 2010, David was awarded the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster. In his free time, David enjoys tennis, golf and curling.
Secretary
Mr. Kimpton is a retired social worker and worked for 33 years in child welfare in the Lower Mainland. He is a Past President of both Volunteer Richmond and Volunteer BC, and has volunteered with VON BC (now known as the Health and Home Care Society of BC) since 1987. He is a Care BC Life Member and he has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2001. Also in 2001, Mr. Kimpton was named by VON Canada as the UN International Year of the Volunteer (Western Region). He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Dugout Drop-In Centre Society in the Downtown Eastside, and is an active member of St. Alban Anglican Church, Richmond. In November 2010, David was awarded the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster. In his free time, David enjoys tennis, golf and curling.
Cara Cole
Cara is a Partner at PwC Canada in the Value Creation practice. She brings a practical approach and industry experience to guide her clients as they develop strategy and Mergers & Aquisitions plans for transformal growth and turnarounds.
She has 20+ years’ experience in consulting, corporate strategy, and retail leadership with executive roles at Canadian Tire Corporation and The Beer Store as well as advising North American clients at Kearney, a global consulting firm. Cara holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Calgary and an MBA from The Richard Ivey School of Business.
Cara is a Partner at PwC Canada in the Value Creation practice. She brings a practical approach and industry experience to guide her clients as they develop strategy and Mergers & Aquisitions plans for transformal growth and turnarounds.
She has 20+ years’ experience in consulting, corporate strategy, and retail leadership with executive roles at Canadian Tire Corporation and The Beer Store as well as advising North American clients at Kearney, a global consulting firm. Cara holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Calgary and an MBA from The Richard Ivey School of Business.
Douglas P. Hayhurst BA, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
Douglas Hayhurst is an independent corporate director. He was previously a global industry executive with IBM Canada and National Deputy Managing Partner and BC Managing Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Hayhurst currently is and previously has served on several public, private and not-for-profit boards of directors. In the not-for-profit arena, he was a founding director and chair of the Ronald McDonald House of BC, chair of the BC Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and chair of the BC Region of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Mr. Hayhurst received a BA in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University, Fellowships (FCPA) from the CPA Institutes of BC and Ontario, and the designation ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Douglas Hayhurst is an independent corporate director. He was previously a global industry executive with IBM Canada and National Deputy Managing Partner and BC Managing Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Hayhurst currently is and previously has served on several public, private and not-for-profit boards of directors. In the not-for-profit arena, he was a founding director and chair of the Ronald McDonald House of BC, chair of the BC Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and chair of the BC Region of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Mr. Hayhurst received a BA in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University, Fellowships (FCPA) from the CPA Institutes of BC and Ontario, and the designation ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Namit Malhotra
Namit is the President of NM Hospitality Advisors which provides advisory services in the hotel investments and development fields. Prior to starting his own advisory firm, he was head of hospitality for Sorouh, a large real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He also worked in hotel investments and development for Hilton Hotels Corporation in Beverly Hills. He started his hospitality consulting career with HVS International in North Vancouver, and also worked in their San Francisco office. He is a graduate of the University of New Haven, with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management. He is the Vice Chair of the North Shore Meals on Wheels Society. In his free time, you can find him playing volleyball either indoors or on the local beaches.
Namit is the President of NM Hospitality Advisors which provides advisory services in the hotel investments and development fields. Prior to starting his own advisory firm, he was head of hospitality for Sorouh, a large real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He also worked in hotel investments and development for Hilton Hotels Corporation in Beverly Hills. He started his hospitality consulting career with HVS International in North Vancouver, and also worked in their San Francisco office. He is a graduate of the University of New Haven, with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management. He is the Vice Chair of the North Shore Meals on Wheels Society. In his free time, you can find him playing volleyball either indoors or on the local beaches.
Carrie Russell, AACI, MAI, RIBC, ISHC
Carrie Russell is a Senior Managing Partner with HVS Canada. Her focus includes appraisals, feasibility and market studies, and other specialized consulting services including asset management guidance for the hotel industry. Carrie has a comprehensive knowledge of the North American hotel market and is familiar with the needs and expectations of both the ownership and lending communities. Carrie has attained designation in both Canada and the United States, having completed the requirements to obtain the AACI designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada and the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute in the United States. As well, Carrie is a member of International Society of Hotel Consultants (ISHC) and the Real Estate Institute of BC (RIBC). She has previously served on the board for North Star Montessori and the Appraisal Institute of Canada and volunteers delivering Meals on Wheels on the North Shore where she been a long-time resident.
Carrie Russell is a Senior Managing Partner with HVS Canada. Her focus includes appraisals, feasibility and market studies, and other specialized consulting services including asset management guidance for the hotel industry. Carrie has a comprehensive knowledge of the North American hotel market and is familiar with the needs and expectations of both the ownership and lending communities. Carrie has attained designation in both Canada and the United States, having completed the requirements to obtain the AACI designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada and the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute in the United States. As well, Carrie is a member of International Society of Hotel Consultants (ISHC) and the Real Estate Institute of BC (RIBC). She has previously served on the board for North Star Montessori and the Appraisal Institute of Canada and volunteers delivering Meals on Wheels on the North Shore where she been a long-time resident.
Seth Sherwood
Seth Sherwood is a Senior Associate at Lee, Turner & Associates Inc., an investment management company in Vancouver, B.C. Prior to joining Lee Turner in 2020, he spent four years at independent financial research firm, Morningstar, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. Seth performed research and analysis on companies in the technology sector while he also led the sustainable investing strategy in the company’s equity research department. He holds degrees from Brigham Young University and King’s College London and holds an FSA Credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). He is currently a participant in the CFA Program from the CFA Institute. Seth lives in Coquitlam, B.C. with his wife, daughter, and two senior dogs.
Seth Sherwood is a Senior Associate at Lee, Turner & Associates Inc., an investment management company in Vancouver, B.C. Prior to joining Lee Turner in 2020, he spent four years at independent financial research firm, Morningstar, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. Seth performed research and analysis on companies in the technology sector while he also led the sustainable investing strategy in the company’s equity research department. He holds degrees from Brigham Young University and King’s College London and holds an FSA Credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). He is currently a participant in the CFA Program from the CFA Institute. Seth lives in Coquitlam, B.C. with his wife, daughter, and two senior dogs.
Flora Yang
Flora is a business consultant and published author. She is a multi-cultural and bilingual professional with experience working in Marketing Communications at McDonalds China and Public Relations at Wieden + Kennedy Shanghai.
She specializes in strategic planning and execution, communication, business development and marketing. She has built up a business from scratch, launched aggressive growth plans and established new brands and businesses in new markets. She holds an MBA from Sauder School of Business, UBC. She lives in North Vancouver with her partner and loves good food.
Flora is a business consultant and published author. She is a multi-cultural and bilingual professional with experience working in Marketing Communications at McDonalds China and Public Relations at Wieden + Kennedy Shanghai.
She specializes in strategic planning and execution, communication, business development and marketing. She has built up a business from scratch, launched aggressive growth plans and established new brands and businesses in new markets. She holds an MBA from Sauder School of Business, UBC. She lives in North Vancouver with her partner and loves good food.