BC Chamber of Commerce Announces Resignation of President and CEO

Today the BC Chamber of Commerce is announcing it has received notice from President and CEO, Fiona Famulak, of her intention to leave the organization, after four years at the helm, to embark on the next chapter of her career.

“It is with gratitude and sadness that I share that Fiona Famulak has decided to resign from her position as President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce,” said Julie Ziebart, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Over the last four years, Fiona has been a dedicated champion and tireless advocate for this organization, the 100 local chambers of commerce and boards of trade across the province and the approximately 36,000 businesses we collectively represent.”

Ms. Famulak will remain in her position until June 13, 2025, to assist with an orderly and smooth transition. Board member and Chair of the Human Resources Committee, Kim Adkin, will lead the efforts on behalf of the board to find the next President and CEO.

“As one of only nine provincial and territorial chamber CEOs in Canada, it has been a great honour and privilege to lead the BC Chamber of Commerce and to serve the provincial network and business community during the pandemic and the uncertain times since,” said Famulak. “As one who is wired to make change, I am proud to have set the organization on a path that is underpinned by best practice operational and financial rigour, is member-centric and value driven, and supports continuous enhancement of our policy development and advocacy work so that we champion the needs of BC’s businesses to best effect.”

“The operations of the BC Chamber of Commerce will continue uninterrupted as we transition to the next President and CEO,” added Ziebart. “Our members can count on the association continuing to be a strong and bold voice for the business community.”

“There is never an ideal time to leave an organization. However, having just delivered the final year of the organization’s 2022-2024 strategic plan, now feels like the right time for me to find a new and exciting career challenge,” continued Famulak. “To the Boards of Directors, past and present, my incredible team and the many colleagues and partners I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years – thank you sincerely.”

The Board of Directors of the BC Chamber of Commerce wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to Ms. Famulak for her service to the organization over the last four years.

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About the BC Chamber of Commerce

The BC Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most broadly based business organization in the province. Representing 100 local chambers of commerce and boards of trade and 36,000 businesses of every size and from every sector and region of the province, the BC Chamber of Commerce is uniquely positioned to “Know What’s on BC’s Mind.”

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