Algonquin College announces reappointment of Claude Brulé as President and CEO

Posted on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

OTTAWA (Oct. 24, 2023) – Algonquin College Board of Governors Chair, James McCracken is pleased to announce the reappointment of Claude Brulé as President and CEO for an additional term of office of up to five years. The decision, made after careful consideration and evaluation by the Board of Governors.

President Brulé has demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication and a strong commitment to the mission and values of the College throughout his tenure. His vision, passion and strategic direction have significantly contributed to the institution’s growth and success, making the College a dynamic and forward-thinking educational community.

President Brulé’s outstanding leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic not only helped the College overcome immediate challenges but also positioned the community for a resilient and innovative future. His dedication to the Algonquin College community has been a source of inspiration and strength, ensuring that the College and its community emerged from the crisis stronger and more united than ever before.

Throughout the pandemic, President Brulé and his Executive Team introduced a series of noteworthy initiatives aimed at guiding the College through these challenging times, including a swift transition to remote learning. He demonstrated agile and adaptive planning while prioritizing the health and safety of learners and employees, as well as seeing to the financial stability and sustainability of the College.

“Claude Brulé’s leadership has been an unwavering beacon of hope and progress, guiding Algonquin College through challenges and shaping a resilient, innovative future. His dedication is a testament to the strength of our community. With his reappointment, we are poised to embrace further growth and success, and I am excited to witness the positive impact of his continued leadership on Algonquin College’s promising journey,” said Board Chair, James McCracken.

President Brulé also led the creation of a new three-year 2022-2025 Strategic Plan focused on learners and employees. Through initiatives designed to achieve desired outcomes of this plan, a public college-private partnership was established, a new blueprint for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility was developed, and significant growth in international student enrolment is occurring at all campuses.

The Board of Governors is confident that President Brulé will continue to provide outstanding leadership, foster academic excellence, and guide the College towards a promising future. His innovative approach and unwavering commitment to the Algonquin College community will lead to further growth and achievement in the years to come.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Kim Blackburn
Communications Officer
Algonquin College
613-291-6581
blackbk@algonquincollege.com

About Algonquin College

The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 200 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online.


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