Chief Administrative Officer
The Board appoints the Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to direct and manage Metro Vancouver’s daily operations. The Commissioner/CAO provides advice to the Board on policy and administrative issues.
Jerry Dobrovolny, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer
Corporate Planning Committee
The Corporate Planning Committee is the senior staff leadership of Metro Vancouver, reporting to the Commissioner/CAO. They meet regularly to guide the work of the organization to meet the Board’s strategic objectives and ensure operations of critical services run smoothly.
Ravi Chhina, Deputy CAO, Operations
External Relations, Housing Operations, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Regional Parks, Regulation and Enforcement
Heather McNell, Deputy CAO, Policy and Planning
Air Quality and Climate Action, Housing Planning and Development, Invest Vancouver, Regional Planning and Electoral Area A Services
Harji Varn, General Manager and CFO
Financial Services
Jessica Beverley, General Manager
Legal Services and Indigenous Relations
Nick Kassam, General Manager
Procurement and Real Estate Services
Peter Navratil, General Manager
Liquid Waste Services
Cheryl Nelms, General Manager
Project Delivery
Paul Henderson, General Manager
Solid Waste Services
Marilyn Towill, General Manager
Water Services