PHH Arval has promoted Patricia Furgiuele to senior vice president and general manager in Canada and added staff to its office in Calgary, Alberta, the company announced today.

Furgiuele, who joined PHH in 2011 as its Canadian finance leader, has gained attention for several process and system improvements within finance and across the organization. She most recently served as vice president of business development for PHH.

In her new role, Furgiuele "will be focused on positioning the necessary service strength to PHH's customers, ensuring the company has the best team possible to deliver unique solutions that will help drive clients' businesses forward," according to the company.

Furgiuele has previously held executive leadership roles at Bell Canada, OMERS and Assurent. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in business administration.

PHH Arval also added additional personnel in Western Canada, including Hiba Badran, Sarah Olson, Carla Lestinho, and Sue Calder. Badran and Calder take roles as managers of new business development. Olson is named an account executive, while Lestinho joins the company as a client relations manager.

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