The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Earl Ludlow as the new Chancellor of Memorial University.
In addition to a nearly 40 year career with Fortis Group, Mr. Ludlow is a member of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, has been inducted into the Atlantic Provinces CEO Business Hall of Fame by Atlantic Business Magazine and was designated as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Canadian Red Cross in 2010. He is a graduate of Memorial, holding both a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and a Masters of Business Administration from the university. A full bio for Mr. Ludlow is found in the backgrounder below.
The chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university and plays an important role in university governance, serving as a member of Senate as well as an ex-officio member of the Board of Regents. The chancellor is also charged with promoting the university’s well-being and participating in university life. One of the most notable responsibilities of the chancellor is presiding over convocation and granting degrees to all graduating students.
Mr. Ludlow will assume his duties as chancellor effective immediately.
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“I am pleased to appoint Earl Ludlow to the role of Chancellor of Memorial University. Mr. Ludlow brings incredible credentials and global experience to this position. Beyond that, he is a proud Newfoundlander and Labradorian whose commitment to this province has been evident throughout his lengthy career. Earl has had extensive involvement with the university, including serving for two terms on the Board of Regents. I believe this experience inside and outside the university community will serve Mr. Ludlow well as he enters this role during a time of significant change and opportunity for the university.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“I look forward to working closely with Mr. Ludlow as Memorial’s new chancellor. His long-standing support of our university, and his commitment to bettering our province through volunteer work, will be tremendous assets as Memorial continues to work towards building a bright future for Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Dr. Vianne Timmons
President and vice-chancellor of Memorial University
“I am honoured to be appointed as the next Chancellor of Memorial University, an institution that holds a special place in my heart. Memorial is a cornerstone for this province’s past and future successes. It represents this entire province, and I am especially excited to join the university now as it further strengthens this bond with the recent creation of the Labrador Campus, in addition to the existing campuses in St. John’s and Corner Brook. I look forward to engaging with students, alumni and the rest of the university community over the years to come.”
Earl Ludlow
Chancellor of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
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BACKGROUNDER
Biography of Earl Ludlow
Earl Ludlow, P. Eng., a native of Joe Batt’s Arm, has an extensive career as a community volunteer, including two terms on Memorial University’s Board of Regents and two terms as the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, 1st Battalion. He has strong roots in Memorial University, including a long history of family involvement.
Earl has focused a great deal of his personal time volunteering, especially in education, health care, and Newfoundland and Labrador heritage. He is passionate about rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
Earl is a member of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, has been inducted into the Atlantic Provinces CEO Business Hall of Fame by Atlantic Business Magazine and was designated as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Canadian Red Cross in 2010. Earl earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) in 1980 and a Masters of Business Administration from Memorial University in 1994. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the recipient of the Award of Merit from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador.
He is the former Chairperson of the Independent Appointments Commission and served on the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team. He retired as Executive Vice President, Eastern Canadian and Caribbean Operations and Operational Advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fortis Inc. This ended a career with the Fortis Group spanning nearly 40 years.