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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">VICTORIA, BC — The board of directors of the Royal BC Museum has appointed Allison Bond as the institution’s chief
executive officer following a rigorous international search.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The board initiated the search with the assistance of PFM Executive Search, which attracted a diverse array of applicants
from around the world. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Bond brings more than two decades of executive leadership to the role, including serving as a deputy minister within
the BC Government. Throughout her career she has led large, complex public organizations, guided major transformation initiatives, and built partnerships with Indigenous governments and communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">“After a comprehensive global search, the board is delighted to welcome Allison Bond as the next CEO of the Royal
BC Museum,” said Stan Chung, PhD, board chair, Royal BC Museum. “Allison is the kind of leader who understands change in complex public organizations and builds the partnerships and trust-based relationships to move an organization forward. She is well positioned
to work in partnership with BC First Nations and Indigenous communities and guide the museum through its next phase of renewal, with the opening of PARC Campus and operations of a two-campus institution.”
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Bond will oversee the Royal BC Museum operations and BC Archives, as well as the critical work underway with repatriation,
DRIPA implementation, and PARC Campus, the archives, research, and collections building project in Colwood.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">“The Royal BC Museum is one of British Columbia’s most important cultural institutions,” said Anne Kang, Minister
of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “The Royal BC Museum board has selected a leader who brings strong experience and a commitment to public service, and I look forward to seeing the museum continue to grow as a trusted and inspiring place for all British
Columbians under her leadership.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Bond will begin her role this spring.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">“I am honoured to join the Royal BC Museum and work alongside its dedicated staff, partners, and communities,” said
Allison Bond. “The museum and archives hold the stories of this province and the diversity of the people who call it home. I look forward to working with the board, Indigenous partners, and communities throughout British Columbia as the museum continues to
evolve.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The board extends its thanks to Royal BC Museum staff who contributed their perspectives during the recruitment process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The board also wishes to acknowledge the leadership of Ry Moran, former board chair, who served as interim chief executive
officer during the transition period. The board is grateful for his service and commitment to the institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Above all, the board wishes to thank the staff of the Royal BC Museum for their dedication during this period of transition.
Their continued commitment to the museum’s mission has ensured the institution remains a trusted steward of British Columbia’s history and cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">—30—<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">About the Royal BC Museum</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">:
The Royal BC Museum explores the province’s human history and natural history, advances new knowledge and understanding of BC, and provides a dynamic forum for discussion and a place for reflection. The museum and archives celebrate culture and history, telling
the stories of BC in ways that enlighten, stimulate, and inspire. Located in Victoria on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen (Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations), we are a hub of community connections in BC —onsite, offsite, and online —taking pride in our
collective histories.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">For tickets to IMAX? Victoria and the Royal BC Museum, including combo tickets for both attractions, visit: </span><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Tickets</span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">For information about visiting the Royal BC Museum and current COVID-19 protocols, visit: </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/visiting-during-covid-19"><span style="font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:blue">Plan
Your Visit About the Royal BC Museum</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Media contact:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Amanda Richardson<br>
Communications Specialist<br>
250-208-8846<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:news@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca"><span style="font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:blue">news@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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