OTTAWA — Carole Saab will take over the role of chief executive officer of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) following the upcoming retirement of Brock Carlton.
The announcement was made by Bill Karsten, president of the FCM on May 21. Brock Carlton, who has led FCM for the past 13 years, is retiring this summer. FCM is the national voice for every community across this country, whether large or small, rural or urban, northern or remote, explains a release.
Saab brings to the role a clear and ambitious vision for Canada’s municipal order of government as a force on the national and international stage, indicates the release, adding she has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Lobbyists and forged new paths for local government as advocates and as builders through innovative programming.
“Carole’s ability to generate success for municipalities and FCM is evident from her record, which includes her pivotal roles in negotiating and securing historic investments in national infrastructure, municipal programming, capacity building and more,” said Karsten in the statement.
Saab is taking on the role of CEO from her current position as the founding executive director of FCM’s Policy and Public Affairs division. In that role, she led FCM’s strategy related to member engagement, policy development, government relations and communications.
“This was an exhaustive search process and we emerged with the top talent for the role of CEO,” said Karsten.
“With immense pride, we also note that Carole will become the first female CEO in FCM’s 119-year history. That she should so clearly be the best person to take on this new challenge is a testament to the leadership she has already demonstrated through her career at FCM. I and the entire board of directors look forward to working with Carole and the FCM team as we guide Canada’s municipal order of government to new heights.”
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