The leadership of Share Family and Community Services is changing with the impending departure of CEO Martin Wyant.
Wyant announced in a press release Monday he has accepted a job as executive director of the Simon Fraser Student Society and his last day at the community service organization will be Friday, June 26.
Ed Yee, chair of Share's board of directors, said Wyant will be missed for his integrity and vision, and a committee will be established to search for a new CEO.
In the interim, Roxann MacDonald, Share's director of community development, will serve as interim CEO.
In his five years with Share, Wyant led a reorganization of the three Tri-City foodbanks, held community forums on topics such as child poverty, and endeavoured to promote a more inclusive and supportive community.
"Martin has shown wonderful integrity and vision, and has worked tirelessly to lead Share. His contributions to the organization are many, and he will leave a lasting impression on people”, said Yee.
Wyant's next few weeks will be spent setting up a transition plan to ensure ongoing projects come to fruition.
