BC Rugby is proud to announce Andy Margolis as the new BC Rugby President following the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Andy takes over as President from Bob Strachan, who has led the organization for the past two years. BC Rugby would like to thank Bob, who will be staying on as Past President to oversee the transition, for his commitment and leadership during this time.

Andy is an accomplished business leader and former rugby player with a passion for the sport and its growth. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), he is responsible for the end-to-end operations , driving service excellence, and overseeing significant capital programs that serve to deliver their purpose of serving the community and the economy that supports it. Andy is well known for managing and improving complex ecosystems that need to come together to deliver collaborative mandates that serve both individual business needs as well as outcomes that serve the whole ecosystem.

He brings a wealth of experience in operational strategy and capacity management, having previously held senior roles at YVR and internationally. His entrepreneurial spirit and robust business acumen have enabled him to challenge the status quo and deliver innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

Andy’s passion for Rugby extends beyond his playing days in the United Kingdom and he will continue to promote the sport’s values of teamwork, resilience and leadership in his role as President.

Joining Andy on the BC Rugby Executive Committee is Theresa Weeks, who will continue as Vice President (Governance), while Nishant Nereyeth steps up as Vice President (Finance).

Tony Payne, Jason Penaluna, Nadine Heath and Patrick Fullerton will continue in their roles as BC Rugby Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors for their respective first terms, we are pleased to welcome new additions in Harin Kaluaratchi and Tim Murdy.

You can read the bios of the BC Rugby Board of Directors here.

“My sincere thanks to Bob for his leadership and mentorship. I’m really excited to work with the BC Rugby team and the community it serves,” Andy Margolis, BC Rugby President

“On behalf of BC Rugby, I’m pleased to welcome Andy Margolis as our new President. I look forward to working closely with Andy to continue growing and strengthening our sport across the province. I’d also like to sincerely thank our outgoing President, Bob Strachan, for his dedicated leadership and service over the past two years. His commitment to BC Rugby has helped lay a strong foundation for the future.” Matthew Carter, CEO, BC Rugby

BC Rugby would also like to thank departing Board of Directors, Alan Snowden and Andrew Ference, for their hard work, commitment and service.

With this newly elected leadership in place, the organization is confident in achieving its mission to grow, develop and manage Rugby throughout British Columbia with the aim to become the safest, most vibrant and inclusive Rugby community.