Mary E. Hofstetter, C.M.

Mary E. Hofstetter is an accomplished leader and experienced Chief Executive Officer with proven skills in Change Leadership, Strategic Planning, Board Governance and Board Relations, Fundraising, Financial Management, Organization Development, Public and Community Relations and Communications. Career highlights include service as Vice-President, Academic, Mohawk College; President & CEO, Sheridan College; General Manager, Stratford Festival; President & CEO, Banff Centre. She currently consults part-time in the arts and culture and not-for-profit sector, with a focus on Board governance and best practices.

Ms. Hofstetter holds Hons. BA and MA degrees, the ICD.D designation, an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Western University, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for her service to arts, culture and postsecondary education in Canada. She has substantial Board and governance experience in the not-for-profit sector, and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund and Chair of the Board of Governors of Sheridan College.