August 18, 2025
BCI is pleased to announce that Geraldine Hutchings will join the BCI Board of Directors on September 1, 2025. The College Pension Board of Trustees has appointed Geraldine for a two-year term.
Geraldine brings extensive experience and expertise in pension governance. She has served on the College Board of Trustees since 2012, including as Chair and Vice Chair, and was appointed as a Director on the Pension Management Board of the BC Pension Corporation in 2018, where she also served as Chair of the Audit Committee.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I look forward to welcoming Geraldine to the BCI Board,” said Peter Milburn, Chair of BCI’s Board of Directors. “Geraldine’s proven experience in pension governance will support our oversight role as BCI continues to deliver long-term value for clients in an increasingly complex environment.”
“I am honoured to be joining BCI’s Board of Directors,” said Geraldine Hutchings. “Having worked closely with pension plans for many years, I understand the critical importance of effective governance and oversight in protecting and growing clients’ assets. I look forward to contributing to BCI’s strong governance and its continued success in serving clients.”
Director transition
Geraldine succeeds Weldon Cowan, who is resigning from the BCI Board on August 31, 2025. Weldon was first appointed to BCI’s Board in 2021 and served as a member of the Human Resources and Governance Committee.
“We thank Weldon for his years of dedicated service to the BCI Board,” said Peter. “During his tenure, Weldon’s expertise and insights helped to strengthen our oversight and governance of BCI. We are sincerely grateful for his valuable contributions, and we wish him well.”
About the BCI Board of Directors
BCI’s Board is structured in accordance with the Public Sector Pension Plans Act. BCI’s four largest pension plan clients each appoint a member from their Board of Trustees, with the Minister of Finance appointing the Chair and two directors to comprise a seven-member Board.
Geraldine’s full biography and additional information about BCI’s Board of Directors can be found at BCI.ca/governance.
