ACCA appoints new Executive Director
(October 30, 2019 – Stony Plain) The Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Cabaj as Executive Director of the ACCA effective November 1, 2019.
“Paul brings a deep commitment to the co-operative model and his strong collaborative spirit will go a long way in strengthening the voice of Alberta’s co-operatives,” said Randy Taylor, Chair of the ACCA Board of Directors. “On behalf of the ACCA Board, I am pleased to welcome Paul in this new role and we look forward to working with him and the ACCA team in achieving our strategic directions by advancing the co-operative model, creating connections with various levels of government and strategic partners, supporting our members’ growth and advancement, and inspiring co-operative innovation.”
Cabaj has an extensive background in the co-operative sector, nationally and internationally, including supporting a range of co-operative enterprises in launching or expanding their business. He has secured millions in funding to support the development of co-operatives in new sectors and has advocated for regulator reform to improve the ecosystem in which co-operatives operate.
“I’m truly honoured to take on this leadership role with the ACCA,” said Cabaj. “Co-operatives have been a cornerstone in the history of Alberta and I look forward to working with the Board and the team at ACCA to build on this history to enable Albertans to solve the challenges of a changing economy and society. Through building proactive relationships with various levels of government, I am confident we can solve the challenges of today and tomorrow utilizing the co-operative model.”
Prior to this appointment, Cabaj served as interim Executive Director with ACCA. His background includes Manager of Co-operative Development for Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada in Ottawa and had previously served as Director of Co-operative Development with ACCA from 2013 to 2015.
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About the ACCA: The Alberta Community and Co-operative Association (ACCA) is a leading provincial co-operative trade association. Two-thirds of Albertans are a member of at least one co-operative or credit union. Over the last 60 years, the ACCA and its many members have worked collaboratively with various levels of government to create social and economic development opportunities in Alberta communities. The ACCA stands ready to work with government and like-minded organizations to strengthen existing co-operatives and build new co-operatives that can improve services and leverage the collective strengths and know-how of Albertans.
For more information, contact:
Paul Cabaj
(Interim) Executive Director
Office: 780-963-3766
Cell: 780-716-4475
Email: execdir@acca.coop
Jackie Sargent, SCMP
Communications Specialist
Cell: 780-719-6141
Email: communications@acca.coop