Strategic Insights for CPHR BC & Yukon
Join us for an engaging conversation with senior leadership.
Explore our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan and hear how it will shape the future of our association and the HR profession across British Columbia & Yukon. We’ll share the vision, strategic priorities, and opportunities that will guide our work over the next several years—and the important role our members play in bringing that vision to life.
This is your opportunity to gain insight into what’s ahead, ask questions, share your perspectives, and connect with fellow HR professionals who are passionate about the future of our profession.
Whether you’ve been a member for years or have recently joined our community, your voice matters. Register today and be part of the conversation as we look ahead to the next chapter for CPHR BC & Yukon.
Please register for a maximum of one session per member.
Sessions
Uber Lounge – Steamworks Gastown
Note: This session will be a complimentary component of a ticketed event
Hotel Grand Pacific
Courtyard by Marriott, Prince George
Note: This session will be a complimentary component of a ticketed event
Delta Hotel, Kamloops
Four Points by Marriott, Kelowna
Speakers
James D. Kondopulos, CPHR
Chair of the Board, CPHR BC & Yukon
James D. Kondopulos, CPHR is a founding member and partner of Roper Greyell LLP, a Vancouver-based employment and labour law boutique with over 50 lawyers who practise exclusively in the area of workplace law. He has represented employers and senior employees before all levels of court and a wide range of workplace-related administrative tribunals in British Columbia. He is frequently recommended as a strong advocate who provides capable representation and pragmatic advice. James was named one of Canada’s leading lawyers under 40 in 2013. He is a Chambers-ranked lawyer and has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer in employment and labour law by Best Lawyers, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Who’s Who Legal. James spends most of his time outside work with his wife and their three children. He is a past board member of the children’s charity, Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon.
Anthony Ariganello, CM, FCPHR
CEO, CPHR BC & Yukon
Anthony became CPHR BC & Yukon’s CEO in 2014. For the previous 11 years, he served as president and CEO of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada), a self-regulating association of 75,000 accounting professionals and students. During this period, CGA-Canada achieved international recognition as a leading accounting designation. Previously, Anthony was president of Montreal-based Avon Canada, and also held senior-level financial positions including that of the controller at Nortel Networks. His significant contributions for advancing National practices and Standards as a leading financial executive in the Accounting and Human Resources professions, respectively, earned him an appointment to the Order of Canada in December 2023.