Meet the PavCo Management Team

Dana Hayden, President & CEO

Dana Hayden assumed the position of President & CEO of PavCo on August 1, 2012.

Ms. Hayden has held a number of executive roles in the BC government including Deputy Minister positions responsible for  economic development, international trade, tourism, immigration, training, Forests, Mines, Public Safety and Strategic Policy - Office of the Premier.  Ms. Hayden has also served as CEO of the Crown Agencies Secretariat and CEO of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation.

Ms. Hayden has worked on public policy and operational challenges and opportunities in a broad range of ministries, crown corporations and in government’s central agencies in BC since 1986.

Ms. Hayden has a B.Sc. in Forest Science, a M.Sc. in Economics, she has completed the Canadian Securities Course, and in 2012 she earned the Chartered Director Designation (C. Dir.) from McMaster University.  Ms Hayden was named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

John Harding, CFO, Corporate Secretary

John Harding began his career with PavCo in 1987 as Controller. He now serves as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. He acts as the shareholder, board and facility management liaison and deals with corporate and financial compliance for the organization.

Originally from England, John received a Chartered Accountant designation there in 1973. Prior to joining PavCo he worked in property management and development.