Kevin has called Georgian home since 2014. With deep commitment and pride, he became President and CEO on June 20, 2022. Since then, he has strengthened and broadened Georgian’s reach through local and global partnerships to address complex challenges, create dynamic talent pipelines, and inspire regional resilience.
A people-centred leader, changemaker and ally, Kevin is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive teaching, learning and working environment where authenticity is embraced, diverse voices are amplified, and everyone feels a true sense of belonging.
Georgian convenes community, industry and government to meet regional workforce needs, ensure grads are future ready, help partners solve complex challenges, and advance shared priorities. Together, we’re fostering resilient communities, strengthening our economy, and driving innovation.
Kevin was officially installed as President and CEO in a special ceremony in the Georgian Theatre on Oct. 5, 2022. He’s Georgian’s sixth President and CEO since the college was founded in 1967.
After taking the oath of office, Kevin said the greatest move in his career was coming to Georgian.
I often refer to a famous quote by Nelson Mandela: ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ I believe that to my core and that’s why I am so passionate about the work we do at Georgian. I am a graduate of the Ontario college system myself – it was the missing piece I needed to find gainful employment. Now it’s truly an honour to lead as Georgian’s president. It feels like coming full circle.
The Georgian College Board of Governors consists of 12 members, together with the President and CEO of the college, one student, one faculty member, one support staff member and one administrative staff member. One-third of its membership is appointed through the Public Sector Appointment process and two-thirds is appointed directly by the Georgian College Board of Governors.
The Board of Governors is a corporation. In a legal sense, it is the college. The board is a Schedule III Agency of the Government of Ontario and is accountable through the Minister of Colleges and Universities to the people of Ontario.
In general, a college board has the power to govern the college and in law, is responsible for the college’s activities. However, the college administration, which derives its authority from the board and is accountable to the board, manages the day-to-day activities of the college.
