The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) recently announced the appointment of Donna Dewar as its new chief executive officer. Dewar began work on Sept. 25 and will officially assume the role of CEO on Nov. 1, AIC announced in a release.
With more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector and membership-based associations, Dewar brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the AIC, the release said.
In this time, she has been responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic plans, building strategic partnerships, developing new programs, modernizing enterprise applications, leading branding exercises, and advocating for impactful change.
As CEO, Dewar will be responsible for steering the AIC toward continued growth, innovation, and success in an ever-evolving valuation landscape.
“I am honored to become a part of Canada’s foremost real estate valuation experts,” Dewar said in the release. “I look forward to collaborating with our talented board, staff, committees, volunteers, and members to build on the incredible foundation that has already been laid at the AIC. Together, we will continue to achieve new heights for our members and for the public at large.”
Throughout her career, Dewar has demonstrated passion for driving positive change and continuously improving processes to serve clients and members better. Above all, she believes in the power of innovation, the importance of strategy, and value of effective, efficient member support.
“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Dewar to the AIC family,” Claudio Polito, AIC president, said. “In this transformative time, the AIC Board of Directors has identified Donna as the ideal leader to guide us forward, ensuring that we maintain our position as trusted valuation experts and continue to deliver exceptional leadership to our members across the country.”