Anthony Haddad is re-joining the City of Penticton in the newly created position of general manager of community services.
It’s all part of a newly-formed senior leadership team.
“With COVID-19 negatively impacting the city’s finances, it became important to have a streamlined and efficient senior management team,” said chief administrative officer Donny van Dyk. “Given Anthony’s strong track record of managing numerous files efficiently and effectively, as well as the respect he’s earned within the city and community, we’re delighted to see him return.”
Haddad spent many years as director of development services at city hall.
He was most recently chief administrative officer at the District of Summerland, a position he held since August of 2020.
“It’s great to be back working with Donny, council and the leadership team at the city. It’s an exciting time for the South Okanagan and Penticton’s role in its growth and development bodes well for a prosperous future,” said Haddad. “I’ve had the opportunity to see my family grow up in Penticton and am grateful for all the opportunities that it has provided us. I look forward to working with the community and our partnership organizations to continue making it a great place to live, work and invest.”
Joining Haddad in one of three general manager roles is current chief financial officer Jim Bauer, who has been appointed to the new position of general manager of finance and administration. The third position – general manager of infrastructure – continues under the leadership of Mitch Moroziuk.
“Council met with our CAO to discuss these organizational and leadership changes – changes which follow months of budget and staff reductions,” said Penticton mayor John Vassilaki. “It’s unreasonable to expect that, after so much disruption, the city’s leadership structure would continue forward as it was, pre COVID-19.
“The CAO’s appointment of Haddad and Bauer into general manager roles and the realignment of city services under their leadership, is a timely and wise step to take on our journey towards recovery.”
