Leadership

Michael Heeney

ARCHITECT AIBC, FRAIC, RI (BC)

PRESIDENT & CEO

A nationally and internationally recognized city builder, architect and urban strategist with over 25 years experience guiding organizations and leading diverse projects, Michael Heeney joined SCDC as President and CEO in 2017. Michael has led local and international projects, often ones without precedent and in highly complex situations and jurisdictions. With a long-term and deep commitment to Surrey, some of his project experience prior to SCDC includes Surrey Central City, the City Centre Library, the Guildford Aquatic Centre and the recently completed SFU Surrey Sustainable Engineering complex. Michael is passionate about enhancing communities through innovative urban design and architecture and sees the importance of creativity and culture in contributing to the health and vitality of urban centers.

Michael is a member of both the Architectural Institute of BC and the Real Estate Institute of BC; a Fellow of both the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Real Estate Institute of Canada; and a LEED Accredited Professional. He holds degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.

Reny Kahlon

SENIOR MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION

& BOARD LIAISON

As a dedicated and knowledgeable professional with 20+ years of senior management experience in Board Governance and operations, Reny works closely with the CEO and President, the Board Chair and the Board of Directors to ensure procedures and policies align with SCDC strategic vision. She is responsible for administrative operations and corporate governance.

Bridget Macgowan

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Bridget has responsibility for the accounting aspects of SCDC and its operations. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the U.K. in 1985 and with 25 years of experience as a financial controller, she has performed this role for companies of different sizes in a number of different industries. Most recently she oversaw the accounting requirements of a BC manufacturing business, seeing it grow from a start-up operation into a substantial business.