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London, ON, June 10, 2026 – The Board of Directors of Pathways Employment Help Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Cecil as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17, 2026. Ben will also serve as Chief Executive Officer of Pathways Skill Development & Placement Centre.
Ben brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience spanning post-secondary education, consulting, public sector organizations, and social innovation across Canada. Throughout his career, he has held executive roles including President and CEO, Provost, Vice President, and Senior Strategic Advisor, with responsibility for leading large, complex organizations, overseeing significant budgets, and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
Most recently, Ben served as Senior Consultant and Strategic Advisor with Academica Group, where he supported institutional leaders and boards in navigating financial and operational transformation, including identifying operational efficiencies and strengthening long-term sustainability. Previously, he served as President of Olds College, Vice President at triOS/Eastern College, and Provost & Vice President at Langara College.
Ben’s experience in post-secondary education and skills development will be a significant asset as Pathways continues to strengthen and grow its training and skills offerings, including through Pathways Career College. At the same time, the Board believes his background and leadership approach will add value across the full scope of Pathways’ work — including employment services, community partnerships, advocacy, and social enterprise development. He brings a broad understanding of how training, workforce development, and organizational sustainability can work together to create stronger opportunities for clients, employers, and the community.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ben as our new CEO,” said Andrew MacIver, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Ben brings a rare combination of strategic leadership, operational discipline, and community-minded values. His experience in education, training, and leading organizations through change and growth will be an important asset as Pathways continues to evolve and respond to the needs of our clients, employers, and community. Just as importantly, he brings the breadth of leadership needed to support the organization as a whole — across employment services, skills development, advocacy, partnerships, and social enterprise initiatives. We are confident he is the right leader to build on Pathways’ strong foundation and guide the organization into its next chapter.”
“I am honoured to be joining Pathways at such an important time in the organization’s journey,” said Ben Cecil. “Pathways has a strong reputation for innovation, community partnership, and helping people build meaningful futures through employment and skills development. I look forward to working with the Board, staff, and community partners to build on that strong foundation and continue expanding Pathways’ impact in our region.”
Ben succeeds Paul Hubert, who has served as CEO with dedication and impact for over 25 years. The Board extends its sincere appreciation to Paul for his leadership, his commitment to staff and clients, and his many contributions to Pathways and the broader community. We wish him well in his retirement and future endeavors.
About Pathways Employment Help Centre: Pathways Employment Help Centre is committed to connecting job seekers and employers through responsive, innovative employment services. Through community partnerships, skills development, and client-focused programming, Pathways supports individuals in achieving sustainable employment and contributes to a strong, inclusive workforce.
Media Contact: Andrew MacIver, Chair of the Board of Directors
Email: boardchair@pathwaysehc.ca
Phone: (519) 660-7854
London, Ontario – February 2, 2026 – The Board of Directors of Pathways Employment Help Centre (“PEHC”) today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Paul Hubert.
Paul will step down this spring after more than 25 years of dedicated leadership and service to the organization.
During his tenure as CEO of PEHC (and its predecessor organization, Pathways Skill Development), Paul made significant contributions to the organization and the community. Paul’s notable achievements include: overseeing the delivery of effective, innovative employment services, expanding program offerings, strengthening community partnerships, and the launch of social enterprises such as Clean Works, Pathways Career College, and London Community Woodshop.
Five years ago, Paul successfully led Pathways Skill Development through a unification with London Employment Help Centre to form PEHC and was selected to lead the unified organization through its transition. The unification brought together complementary services and strengths and positioned the organization to better meet the needs of job seekers, employers, and community partners.
Under Paul’s leadership, PEHC established its own identity and successfully navigated major changes in the funding structure of the employment services sector.
Reflecting on this time with the organization, Paul shared:"Leading Pathways has been an honour. It has been a privilege to work with such dedicated individuals, colleagues and partners. I take pride in the contributions we have made together for our community.”
“Paul’s leadership has shaped PEHC into a pillar of the London community, known for its transformational skills training, advocacy work and for helping people return to the workforce,” said Andrew MacIver, Chair of the Board. “The Board is deeply grateful for his vision, his commitment to innovation, and the lasting contributions he has made to the community and to our mission.”
To ensure a seamless transition, PEHC’s Board of Directors will launch a search for the organization’s next CEO with a view to continuing PEHC’s impact into the future.
The Board extends its sincere appreciation to Paul for his years of dedicated service and offers its warmest congratulations on his well-earned retirement.