Michael Durland, who has invested in some of Halifax’s leading startups, has been named the new Chancellor of St. Mary’s University, succeeding Paul D. Sobey.
Durland is best known as the former Group Head and CEO of Global Banking and Markets for Scotiabank. Since he retired from Scotiabank in 2016, he has been increasingly active in entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada, investing in startups and donating to SMU and its Masters of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation program.
“As an institution, we are incredibly honoured and proud that Michael Durland is taking on the role of