Kenneth Werker

Ken Werker is the Managing Partner in the Vancouver office of Odgers Berndtson. As part of the largest executive search firm in the market, Ken's client focus is broad and includes senior positions in the public sector. Prior to joining the firm in 2005, Ken held a series of senior management positions in Western Canada. Ken was Managing Partner, Western Region, for Morneau Sobeco, the largest Canadian-owned employee benefits, pension and human resources administration consulting firm, where he was responsible for client management, business development and overall leadership of the firm's western offices. Previously, Ken was Chief Operating Officer, Western Region for Fasken Martineau, where he was responsible for all of the business operations for the firm's offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Yellowknife and its 300+ staff. In addition, he served as administrative coordinator for the merged firm's first National Board and National Executive Committee, as well as serving as the firm's National Director of Marketing. Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Director and CEO of the BC Public School Employers' Association, one of the largest employer associations in the province.

Ken holds a Bachelor Degree in Arts & Sciences (Government) from Cornell University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University. Ken has previously served on the international Board of Directors for the Association of Legal Administrators and the Board of Directors for AIDS Vancouver (where he also served as Chair) and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Family Services of Greater Vancouver.