The Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced that Gary Herman, chief executive officer (CEO) has left the organization effective September 12, 2018. The Industry Training Authority will commence a search for a new chief executive officer and is focused on its renewed mandate.
Herman joined the organization as chief operating officer in January 2013. Herman was appointed interim CEO in August of that same year, then permanent CEO in August 2014.
ITA board chair Roberta Ellis said the board appreciates Herman’s service and recognizes the contributions he has made in his executive roles in the organization. “We wish him well in his future endeavours.”
During the transition period, chief operating officer Shelley Gray will lead the organization as interim CEO.
Gray joined the organization in 2013 as director of Customer Experience leading the successful launch of the Apprenticeship Advisor program across the province and building a strong industry relations team.
She has a BA in International Business from the University of Alberta, a Leadership Development Certificate from the UBC Sauder School of Business and she recently completed INSEAD’s Executive Leadership Certificate in Driving Value through Business Acumen.
ITA leads and coordinates British Columbia’s skilled trades system. ITA works with apprentices, employers, industry, labour, training providers and government to fund training, issue credentials, support apprenticeships, set program standards and increase opportunities in the trades.
