New year, new faces at OPB

Earlier in 2023, we shared that two of our long-serving members of OPB’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) will be retiring – our President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Fuller, and our Executive Vice President and Chief Pension Officer (CPO), Peter Shena. Peter will retire at the end of March 2024 and Mark will retire at the end of 2024. Peter will be available throughout 2024 as Chief Transition Officer to assist with a smooth transition and to provide leadership continuity on important initiatives.

We are pleased to welcome Darwin Bozek, President and CPO, who will transition to become OPB’s President and CEO at the end of 2024, upon Mark’s retirement. Darwin is a seasoned pensions executive with more than 30 years as a senior leader in the public service. Since 2017, he has served as President and CEO of Alberta Pensions Services Corporation.

Darwin will work closely with our executive team to gain a deep understanding of the PSPP and our advisory approach to continue delivering exceptional services and retirement planning support to our members. Darwin will lead the selection of the permanent CPO, whom we expect to start before the end of 2024.

To read the full announcement, see OPB announces new President & Chief Pension Officer.