Meet our new Vice President, External Affairs and CEO, KPU Foundation

Randall Heidt came to KPU in June from North Island College (NIC), where he served as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, responsible for Marketing and Communications, the Office of Advancement, Business Development, and the Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation, along with Indigenous, Government and Community Relations. He also served as Executive Director of the North Island College Foundation. Prior to NIC, Heidt served as Executive Director, External Relations, at the College of New Caledonia.

Previously, he was city editor of the Prince George Citizen daily newspaper. Under his leadership, the newsroom won the Michener Award for Meritorious Public Service in Journalism – one of Canada’s highest journalism honours. Heidt holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Applied Communications from Mount Royal University and a Professional Fundraising Certificate from Boston University. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, and belongs to the Association of Fundraising Professionals. He has also been an active community member, serving on a number of boards, including the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, Chambers of Commerce in Comox Valley, Campbell River and Prince George and the Innovation Island Technology Association. He has also served as a Special Olympics Coach. Heidt is in the process of moving to the Lower Mainland this fall. Having worked remotely through the summer, he is very much looking forward to having more opportunities going forward to meet up with KPU’s donors and alumni.

Randall Heidt Vice President, External Affairs and CEO, KPU Foundation