NOTES & NEWS
Prior to the awards gala, the honourees were interviewed by Business
in Vancouver magazine and asked to reflect on diverse topics such as
change, disruption, and the evolving business climate.
Judy Leung, on advice for those considering a career in accounting and
finance: “Just figure out what you are good at and keep working on
getting better at whatever that is, every day. A career will follow if you
are truly passionate about contributing [to] your team, environment,
company, and community.”
John Hanna, on the evolution of telecommunications: “There’s no question
there is a dramatic change going on within the industry. But the reality is
… [cable companies] have such a huge investment in [their] installed net-
works … that they are already finding a way to keep those customers even
in the wake of over-the-top technologies like Netflix, Hulu, and Crave.”
Pamela Lee, on the importance of anticipating change: “[Our] business
landscape is changing quickly, and I need to think about what our
market will look like in 10 years. We can’t ignore the effect disruptive
technologies will have on our service model in the future.”
Tony Brooks, on vetting project proposals: “Applicants have to provide
evidence that they’re going to be managed in a certain way. They have
to identify who the key decision-makers are. They have to identify
clear milestones, and we demand all of that up front.”
Mary Falconer, on the evolution of the CFO: “The skill set has completely
changed. I think the expectations have changed with respect to being
a strategic adviser, and also … the leadership qualities, the personalities
of CFOs and what’s required have shifted as well.”
Cathy Imrie, on the challenges of running a not-for-profit: “…one of the
tough things is always the balancing act of delivering on our mission
and focusing on revenue generation, because if you don’t have revenue
generation, you can’t deliver [on] your mission.”
John Crawford, on a people-first working style: “Looking out for others is
part of my DNA. I have always believed in doing the right thing, being
open and transparent, and looking out for the organization, our em-
ployees, and our clients.”
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