The Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) spent the summer conducting a national search for its chief executive officer, and ended up hiring someone from its own backyard.
The HAVAN Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Bob de Wit as chief executive officer, replacing Peter Simpson who is retired at the end of October after 19 years at the helm of what is now Canada’s second-largest home builders’ association.
De Wit, who resides in South Surrey with his wife and daughter, is well positioned to help take the association to the next level. Earning degrees in marketing (BBA) and economics (MA) from Simon Fraser University, de Wit has executive experience in corporate development, finance and competitive market intelligence.
“I am honoured and excited to have the opportunity to join HAVAN and help build on the efforts of Peter and his excellent team. I enjoy my network of friends and associates who are active in the residential construction industry. As an entrepreneur, I can appreciate the issues they face and the value they bring to their customers,” said de Wit.
“This is such a crucial time in the history of residential construction with the explosion of new technologies and environmental complexity, and HAVAN needs to continue to encourage co-operation among members and other stakeholders as they negotiate that change,” said de Wit. “I look forward to leveraging my previous executive leadership with not-for-profits, public and private companies to delivering even greater value for HAVAN members.”
