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Vancouver Appoints Donny van Dyk as New City Manager

He inherits the municipal CEO role charged with translating ABC Vancouver’s agenda into actionable plans.

Donny van Dyk will be Vancouver's new city manager. — Submitted photo: City of Vancouver
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Dylan Kruger said he was “not surprised, but extremely disappointed,” that Donny van Dyk, who was announced Thursday as Vancouver’s new city manager, has been tapped to head the municipal government of B.C.’s most populous city.
Delta city manager Donny van Dyk will take on the top job in the City of Vancouver.

Overview

  • Council formally confirmed van Dyk’s appointment on July 31 following Paul Mochrie’s mutual departure.
  • He will step into office on September 8 as Vancouver’s top non-elected official responsible for overall city operations.
  • As City Manager he will oversee implementation of council policy and management of multi-billion-dollar operating and capital budgets.
  • His career spans roles as City Manager in Delta since 2023 and Penticton from 2019 to 2023, CAO of New Hazelton, and senior positions at Enbridge.
  • Mayor Ken Sim praised van Dyk’s results-driven approach and blend of public and private sector experience to deliver tangible outcomes.