Vice-President, Finance & Operations
The Vice-President, Finance & Operations reports to and advises the President on all financial matters and provides fiscal and administrative services and leadership to the University to support the achievement of its overall academic mission and strategic priorities. Gillian oversees and manages matters of a highly complex and sensitive nature, which have a significant impact to UWindsor and its community and assets.
In addition, the Vice-President works with the President and other executives as needed, on the preparation and presentation of material for governance and public accountability, including materials for the University's Board of Governors and Senate or Committees of the Board and Senate, financial statements and records, and other provincial accountability documentation. Gillian has developed a deep understanding of all revenue streams and works collaboratively with University leaders to seek new sources of funding, identify opportunities, and build strong business cases to support these initiatives. Gillian continues to help shape and implement the strategic goals of the University and provides financial leadership and resource allocation support to ensure these goals are aligned with institutional priorities and the complementary goals of UWindsor's strategic plan.
Gillian leads a team that is client focused, agile, efficient, connected, innovative, and not afraid to challenge the status quo.