Barry is widely recognized and highly regarded for his community service, strategic leadership, and professional expertise.
During his 34-year career with PwC Canada, Barry held national leadership roles in transfer pricing and inbound client services, served as the human resources leader for the tax group, and was a partner in Hong Kong (1990-1997).
A sought-after director skilled at guiding complex multi-stakeholder development projects, Barry has provided leadership to the SFU UniverCity Real Estate Trust since 2005. Under his oversight, including as executive chair, the Trust has built a thriving mixed-use community of 8,000 residents and generated more than $200 million to support SFU students and faculty. In 2018, he received the Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award for this and other contributions, including his service as chair of the Beedie School of Business External Advisory Board and as a member of SFU’s Board of Governors.
That same year, Barry joined the board of Truvera Trust & Mortgage. He became its chair in 2019, stepped in as interim CEO in 2020, and subsequently guided Truvera to a 400% increase in revenues while bringing in new shareholders. Since 2018, he has also been active with FrontFundr, an online private markets investment platform, leading fintech innovation as a board member and chair. He previously served as chair of EasyPark Vancouver.
Barry’s more than 20 years of contributions to the accounting profession are equally notable and include senior roles in governance. These culminated in his tenure as CPABC chair in 2018-2019, during which he played a pivotal role on the National Collaboration Accord Review Task Force.
Also a tireless volunteer in the broader community, Barry is committed to the arts, youth development, philanthropy, and international business. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Vancouver International Film Festival and is vice-chair of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Previously, he provided leadership to the Arts Umbrella Foundation and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association.
“Barry’s commitment to our community is extensive and broad and combines a significant commitment of his time as well as financial resources. It’s hard to find anyone with a more impressive background and history of giving back, particularly to the communities where he grew up, attended university, and obtained his FCPA—as well as key sectors in the Lower Mainland such as the arts and health.”
– John DeLucchi, FCPA, FCA, President and CEO, Madison Venture Corporation
“Barry’s impact goes far beyond boardrooms and balance sheets. He is a tireless mentor, always willing to lend his time and insights to young professionals and business persons. Those of us who know him best also know that Barry possesses a terrific sense of humour—never at anyone’s expense, always rooted in his self-awareness and humility. It is this combination of brilliance, humility, loyalty, and warmth that makes Barry not just respected, but deeply beloved.”
– Ben Goldberg, Principal, The Lanyard Group of Companies