After months of searching –– and nearly a year after former chief administrative officer (CAO) Russ Hotsenpiller announced his retirement –– the Islands Trust Council (ITC) announced Rueben Bronee would be accepting the body’s staff leadership position.
Bronee will be starting in late November, according to ITC chair Peter Luckham, who also sat on the hiring committee. Luckham said he was “delighted” to announce the new hire.
“Rueben is a trusted public sector executive,” said Luckham, noting Bronee’s extensive experience leading “high-profile transformation initiatives” and providing strategic advice.
“We look forward to working with him as we finalize and implement our strategic plan,” he added, “and as we carry out the preserve and protect mandate of Islands Trust.”
Bronee is moving from a recent position with the BC Public Service Agency, where he served as assistant deputy minister for communications. Prior to that, he held the role of assistant deputy minister/executive lead for policy, innovation and engagement there; he has also held executive roles in the ministries of advanced education, education, and citizens’ services, as well as in the Office of the Premier, according to Luckham.
“I have a deep appreciation for the unique role of the Islands Trust, and I am very much looking forward to playing a part in advancing this important work,” said Bronee. “It’s exciting to join such a skilled and passionate team of professionals in working with trustees to help lead the Islands Trust forward.”
In addition to implementing the body’s policies and decisions, the CAO position at the Islands Trust has traditionally been the first line of advice for trustees. Luckham thanked administrative services director Julia Mobbs, who continues to serve as interim CAO until Bronee begins.