Craig Hemer

Craig Hemer, a Partner with Odgers Berndtson in Vancouver, has 11 years of experience in executive search.

As part of the largest executive search firm in the market, he has supported many leading private and public sector organizations in British Columbia.  Craig’s client focus is broad with a particular focus on government, education, not for profit, manufacturing and forestry and is the Forest Industry Practice Group Co-Leader for the firm.  Craig recruits executives in virtually all disciplines including general management, finance, human resources, sales and marketing and operations.

As a commitment to the community, Craig is a member of the Board of Governors for Langara College in Vancouver, has served for nine years as a member of the Campaign Cabinet of the United Way of the Lower Mainland and has been a member of the Advisory Board for the UBC Sauder School of Business Executive Mentor Program.  Additionally, he has been a member of the Board of Governors for the Pacific National Exhibition, a Commissioner of the Vancouver Economic Development Commission and Board Member of the Vancouver Public Library Board.

Craig has served as an elected Councillor of the City of Vancouver.  He was a member of the City Services and Budget Committee, Planning and Environment Committee and was the Vice-Chair of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission.  In addition, Craig served for five years as an elected Trustee on the Vancouver School Board and was Vice-Chair of the Board for three years.

Craig holds a Bachelor and Masters degree from the University of British Columbia with a major in psychology in both degree programs.