November 25, 2008

Tamara Vrooman, chief executive officer of Vancity Credit Union, has been named one of the 100 most powerful women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network (WXN) ™
    "We are currently facing uncertain economic times," stated Women's Executive Network Founder Pamela Jeffery. "But at WXN, we are seeing that women remain committed to ongoing professional development and moving their careers forward - perhaps now more than ever. “
   Louise Le Brun, Senior Vice-President, Operantions and Administration, at Desjardins Group, also made the 200 list.
    A full list of 2008 winners is available at www.wxnetwork.com.
    The Women's Executive Network is dedicated to the advancement and recognition of  executive-minded women in the workplace. Since 1997, WXN has expanded rapidly to meet the needs of the growing number of female managers and executives across Canada.