Kevin Weaver
President and CEO
Biography
Kevin has called Georgian home since 2014. He started as Dean of Technology and Visual Arts and made an impact as Vice President, International, Workforce Development and Partnerships, and Vice President, Academic. He became President and CEO on June 20, 2022.
An ally and changemaker, Kevin champions a welcoming and inclusive teaching, learning and working environment. He’s committed to Truth and Reconciliation – reflected in many initiatives undertaken since becoming president, including revising our Coat of Arms to incorporate Indigenous elements.
Known for his collaborative approach, Kevin has built and strengthened employer, industry, government and global partnerships. He was instrumental in the launch of Georgian’s partnership with Lakehead University and the International Language Academy of Canada. He also engaged in advocacy and fundraising that resulted in the opening of the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre at the Barrie Campus, Nursing and Wellness wing in Owen Sound and transformations to the Sadlon Centre for Health, Wellness and Sciences in Barrie. These learning spaces address employer needs and are driving economic growth in Central Ontario and beyond.
Kevin supported the significant expansion of Georgian’s applied research and scholarship activity. Today, we’re one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges. With a steadfast focus on being responsive to evolving labour market needs, Kevin also initiated and oversaw the development and launch of programs and modification of existing ones.
Highly engaged, he participates in community and sector-wide provincial and national committees. Kevin is also an active volunteer, lending his expertise on various boards of directors.
Previously, he was Acting Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services at Fanshawe College, Chair of Fanshawe’s School of Information Technology, and professor and program co-ordinator at Sault College. In addition, he worked in software product management roles and as a spatial analyst. Kevin holds a Master of Science in GIS/Spatial Modeling, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography, and postgraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems.