KITCHENER, ON — The Kitchener Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Solomon to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective April 15, 2024. Solomon was chosen after an extensive leadership search. Solomon is a catalyzing leader, most recently serving as CEO for Richmond Hill Public Library where he led system-wide transformation. […]
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Congrats to Mary Chevreau, the new CULC/CBUC ED
CULC/CBUC has a new Executive Director! Mary Chevreau has over 25 years of leadership experience, with excellent skills in strategic planning, advocacy, governance and policy development. She is an expert at working collaboratively, building consensus, and leading projects with multiple decision makers, all essential skills for the CULC/CBUC Executive Director. Since 2015, Mary has been […]
Congrats to Sarah Douglas-Murray, new CEO at Milton PL
Milton Public Library Board Appoints Sarah Douglas-Murray as New CEO MILTON, ON – The Milton Public Library Board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Douglas-Murray as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective November 6, 2023. Sarah brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in the public and non-profit sector, making […]
Anthea Goffe is the new Executive Director of Coquitlam PL
The Board of the Coquitlam Public Library is pleased to announce Anthea Goffe as the new Executive Director. Anthea brings a wealth of talent and experience to her new role. She has been working in the library sector for over twenty years, with the last eight years holding the title of Director, Community Engagement at […]
Kanta Kapoor, new interim CEO and Chief Librarian, Milton PL
Milton Public Library Board has appointed Kanta Kapoor, the library’s director of support services, as interim chief librarian and CEO while they conduct their search for their new Chief Librarian.
Anthea Goffe, new Interim Executive Director, Coquitlam PL
Anthea Goffe has been appointed to serve as Interim Executive Director, while the CPL Boardundertakes a recruiting process to select a replacement (expected to take a number of months) In the over eight years Anthea has been with CPL – first as Director Community Engagement, then as Deputy Director – she has become well known for her leadership and commitment to library services.
Chrissy Hodgins, new CEO at Idea Exchange
The Cambridge Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Chrissy Hodgins, as the new Chief Executive Officer of Idea Exchange. Chrissy will be starting in the position on Monday, February 6, 2023. “When we, the board, started the search for a new CEO after learning that Helen Kelly would be […]
Congrats to Sonia Bebbington, new CEO at Ottawa PL
OTTAWA – At a special meeting of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board held this evening, October 4, 2022, the OPL Board appointed Sonia Bebbington (BA, MA, MLIS) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 31, 2022. “This is great news for Ottawa Public Library”, said Vice-Chair Kathy Fisher. “Sonia Bebbington has a record of […]
Richard Togman new CEO at Thunder Bay PL
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 (Thunder Bay, ON) — The Board of the Thunder Bay Public Library is pleased to announce that the new CEO has been selected. An extensive national search, facilitated by an executive search firm, has resulted in the appointment of Richard Togman as the CEO for Thunder Bay Public Library. Dr. Togman will […]
Congrats to Kelly Kipfer, new CEO Waterloo PL
The Waterloo Public Library Board is excited to announce that Kelly Kipfer has been selected as the library’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29th, 2022. Kipfer joined the Waterloo Public Library (WPL) in June 2013 as the Manager, Community Engagement & Children’s Services. Her exceptional leadership skills, visionary mindset and dedication to providing innovative […]