July 17, 2025
BCI is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Strugnell to BCI’s Board of Directors by the B.C. Minister of Finance, effective June 23, 2025. Her current term is scheduled to end on December 31, 2028.
Wendy is currently Head of People and Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer at WorkSafeBC and brings more than 20 years of human resources leadership experience across public and private sectors. Previously, she served as Vice-President, People and Organizational Development at the Fraser Health Authority.
“We are pleased to welcome Wendy to the BCI Board,” said Peter Milburn, Chair of BCI’s Board of Directors. “With more than two decades of human resources leadership experience, Wendy will strengthen our governance and oversight as we support BCI’s ambitions to attract diverse talent and build an innovative culture that delivers long-term value for our clients.”
“I am excited to join BCI’s Board of Directors,” said Wendy Strugnell. “For 25 years, BCI has been a trusted partner to clients and helped secure the financial futures of thousands of people. As BCI embarks on its next chapter, I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Board to ensure BCI continues to grow and protect the long-term value of our clients’ portfolios.”
Gayle Gorrill completes term
Wendy succeeds Gayle Gorrill, who completed her term as director on June 18, 2025. Gayle was first appointed to BCI’s Board in 2018 and also served as Chair of the Audit Committee.
“We are deeply grateful for Gayle’s many years of dedicated service and her outstanding leadership as Chair of the Audit Committee,” said Peter. “Her extensive financial expertise and commitment to strong governance were critical during a period of significant growth and transformation. We wish her well and thank her for her important contributions to BCI and our clients.”
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.
Wendy’s full biography and additional information about BCI’s Board of Directors can be found at BCI.ca/governance.
