Fleming College

Peterborough, ON (Sept. 28, 2023) – Fleming College is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Gillespie as the new Chair of the Board of Governors.

Don first joined the Board in 2020, serving as the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. He served as Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Governance Committee from 2022-2023.

Don has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto, is a Chartered Professional Accountant, and has a Chartered Director designation from the Directors College.

A retired financial executive, Don is also a member of the Kawartha Land Trust’s Finance and Audit Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Don has also served as a past Chair of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

“Fleming College is looking forward to working with Don and the Board of Governors as we embrace some exciting new challenges and opportunities,” said Fleming President Maureen Adamson. “Don’s experience in the private sector as a former partner for Ernst & Young brings business acumen and leadership to the Board of Fleming College at an important juncture in our strategic direction.”

Don replaces outgoing Chair Fred Clifford, who has served on the Board since 2017.

“I would like to thank Fred for his years of service to Fleming and to education in this community,” Mr. Gillespie said. “I look forward to working with the rest of the Board to ensure the level of success and excellence at Fleming College continues for years to come.”

More information on Fleming’s Board of Governors can be found here.

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Sarah Deeth
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sarah.deeth@flemingcollege.ca
705-749-5530 ext. 1161

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