Board of Directors

The PICS Society Board of Directors have been steering the organization for over 30 years. In addition to working closely with, and supporting, the Chief Executive Officer, our Board of Directors approve the annual budget and annual report as well as any major capital investment; they actively set the policy for our Society by creating and updating the mission and vision statements and approving the strategic plan. Our Board Members serve as ambassadors for our organization, and participate in robust fundraising by soliciting funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities. Current Board members are:

Ranbir Manj

Chair

Ranbir is a highly accomplished Senior Program Manager and community activist with over 20 years of experience working with new immigrants and mentoring youth and other personals.

Maninder K. Grewal

Vice-Chair

Maninder Grewal started her banking career in 1991 with Khalsa Credit Union (KCU) and has gained rich experience working for various financial institutions learning the ropes of the banking industry over the last three decades.

Arvinder Bubber

 Treasurer

Megha Goyal 

Secretary

Gurvinder (Garry) Grewal

Member at Large

A Bachelors in Computer Science and a Masters in Business Administration, Garry Grewal is a Police officer with Royal Canadian Mounted Police. With his rich experience, he also brings a unique perspective towards building a safe and inclusive community.

Harry Kooner

Member at large

Harry Kooner is a dynamic leader, skilled in developing and maintaining a broad vision, cultivating excellent relationships, and communicating effectively across the organization to build focused teams & strong partnerships.

Kam Pawar

Member at large

Parveen Goel

Member at Large

Parveen is the Director of Engineering and Operations at Canada Post. He brings with him many years’ of experience in Manufacturing and Service Industries.

Dr. Birinder (Tina) Purewal

Member at Large

Dr. Birinder (Tina) Purewal is a practicing dentist and an instructor at the University of British Columbia in the Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine. She upholds PICS mission of promoting harmony and intercultural understanding within the society close to her heart.

Sikander Singh Kang

Elected Director

Sikander Singh Kang – A Registered Physiotherapist (Owner of Cambie Physiotherapy & Health Clinic) who has set up and successfully running three physiotherapy clinics in Richmond,  Surrey and New Westminister.

He is extremely diligent, socially connected and willing to work for community and is always ready to give his best to Canada and Canadians.

Parminder Singh Thind

Member at Large

Parminder Singh Thind – Insurance Business (Owner of Think Insurance)

Satbir Singh Cheema

Officer

He joined PICS in 1998 as a frontline staff member and was promoted to Director of Employment Programs and Planning in 2004, going on to become the CEO in 2017. Satbir reinforces PICS Society’s commitment to build a healthy and just society which values and respects all cultures. He is strongly motivated to make our communities better, safer and inclusive.