Announcing the Interim Chair of the UBC Board of Governors

12 December, 2023

I am pleased to announce that Mr. William Sundhu has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the UBC Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2024.

Mr. Sundhu assumes the role as current Chair Nancy McKenzie completes her six-year term as a Governor, and as Board Chair since 2020. On behalf of the University, I would like to thank Ms. McKenzie for her leadership over the last three years as the university navigated through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the transition to a new president. Through this period, UBC has remained focused on key priorities, including commitments to Indigenous reconciliation, equity, inclusion, sustainability and to strong financial management in support of the academic mission.

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