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June 4, 2019

CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK APPOINTS NEW CEO TO TAKE ORGANIZATION TO NEXT LEVEL

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Canucks Autism Network (CAN) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Britt Andersen as Chief Executive Officer of the organization, effective June 24, 2019.

Britt joins CAN from The Terry Fox Foundation where he served as Executive Director, providing leadership to 45 staff and 16,880 volunteers, across 10 Canadian offices. An award-winning leader, Britt brings business, fundraising and non-profit acumen and a record of accomplishment in environments that demand creative solutions and continuous improvement.

“We are excited to welcome Britt to the CAN team and feel that he is the right person to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and development,” said CAN Founder, Paolo Aquilini. “I am confident that under Britt’s direction CAN will be well positioned to empower more individuals and families living with autism to live rich and full lives, while increasing acceptance and understanding of autism in the community at large.”

“We have selected a very strong leader at a time when CAN is in a very strong position,” stated Bill Macdonald, the Chair of the CAN Board. “Britt’s proven ability to drive growth and build effective teams, paired with his broad background and expertise, make him uniquely equipped to successfully lead CAN moving forward,” stated Bill.

“I am thrilled and honoured to accept this position and simply cannot wait to get to work,” said incoming CEO, Britt Andersen. “I look forward to the new challenges this role offers and hope to make an immediate and positive impact on delivering CAN’s vision of understanding, acceptance and support for every individual with autism in all community spaces.”

For more information about Canucks Autism Network, please visit www.canucksautism.ca.

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About Canucks Autism Network (CAN)
Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides year-round sports and recreation programs to individuals and families living with autism, while increasing awareness and providing training in communities across British Columbia.

Dec 18, 2019

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) and its Board of Directors today announced that, effective December 31st, 2018, President and CEO Katy Harandi will be moving on from the organization.

Since the foundation of CAN in 2008, Katy Harandi has played a pivotal role in the vision, direction, and growth of the organization. Katy’s steadfast leadership, valuable acumen, and unwavering commitment to the cause will surely leave a lasting impact.

“In our early years, CAN was just a small, grassroots autism organization”, said Katy.” I still recall the initial planning meetings around my kitchen table. Today, I am proud to say that CAN has grown into a leader and change maker in the autism world.”

Katy will continue to better the future for individuals with autism as she begins new initiatives in the community.

“It was an incredibly difficult decision, but I am confident that I am leaving the organization in the hands of a strong executive team that is poised to direct CAN into an exciting new period in its history,” states Katy. “I look forward to witnessing CAN’s continued growth and impact on families living with autism across BC.”

CAN Board Member and longtime supporter Bill Macdonald has been appointed as the new Board Chair. Bill will provide transitional support for the CAN team and help the Founders and Board of Directors determine the future direction of leadership.

“On behalf of everyone at CAN, we would like to thank Katy for her many years of serving families living with autism in British Columbia,” said Paolo Aquilini, CAN Co-Founder.

Read more about Katy’s many contributions to CAN and the autism community in our March 2018 blog post.

For more information, please contact:
Lindsay Petrie, Marketing & Communications Manager
lindsay.petrie@canucksautism.ca