Derek Cockburn, FCPA, FCGA

Derek Cockburn, FCPA, FCGA

ELECTED TO FELLOWSHIP

Derek Cockburn, FCPA, FCGA

Director procurement & contract management, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development & Innovation 

  • Has provided 30-plus years of public service to the provincial government and greatly strengthened communities of practice throughout the government financial sector. 
     
  • A volunteer with the Financial Management Institute of Canada (2015-present), as national chair Derek led FMI to restoring its financial health, rejuvenating its annual learning event, and resuming all 14 regional chapters. 
     
  • In recognition of his outstanding contributions, received the Premier’s Award for Innovation and Excellence for his work on the BC150 Secretariat, which delivered 1,200 events in celebration of BC’s 150th anniversary (2009).