{September 1, 2010} VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection BC is announcing the appointment of Scott McBride as its new president and Chief Executive Officer.  Succeeding Terry Barnett who will be retiring at the end of August, Mr. McBride will begin his new position on September 7, 2010.

“We are pleased to welcome Scott to Consumer Protection BC,” says Board Chair Frank Barr.  “Scott has proven himself as a business strategist and effective leader.  We are confident that his experience and knowledge will be an asset to the organization.”

Mr. McBride’s extensive experience includes owning his own management consulting firm and holding various management positions for the BC Automobile Association (BCAA) and the Bank of Montreal.  As Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for BCAA, he focused on strategic planning, revenue and profitability, product and customer management, employee development, and sustainability.  He has achieved strong financial results in the private sector generated through award-winning customer satisfaction.

Mr. McBride brings a unique perspective to his new position in part due to his success in the highly regulated insurance industry.  He also has experience with both government and the lending and collections industries.

Noted for being an inspirational leader, Mr. McBride has taken pride in creating outstanding customer satisfaction and financial results, and instilling a sense of purpose for people serving customers. “I was attracted to Consumer Protection BC because of the positive difference that it can make for consumers as well as for industries serving consumers,” he explains. “I anticipate being involved in important work across a spectrum of business and consumer issues.”

The Board of Directors and staff of Consumer Protection BC look forward to working with Mr. McBride and continuing to move the organization in a positive direction in new and innovative ways.

You can view Mr. McBride's bio here.

About Consumer Protection BC
Consumer Protection BC is a not-for-profit corporation that was created to strengthen consumer protection in BC and enforce consumer protection laws. We balance the interests of all parties to promote a marketplace that is fair for both BC consumers and businesses. We license and inspect specific industries, respond to inquiries through our inquiry centre, investigate alleged violations of consumer protection laws, and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities under the law.  For more information about our organization, please look through our website at www.consumerprotectionbc.ca.

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