Dr. Nicholas Brathwaite was appointed as Chancellor of McMaster University for a 32-month term, commencing January 1, 2026 and continuing until August 31, 2028.

Dr. Susan Tighe was appointed as President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025, and continuing until June 30, 2030.

Dr. Maureen MacDonald was appointed as Provost & Vice-President (Academic) for a six-year term, effective July 1, 2025, and continuing until June 30, 2031.

Dr. Gianni Parise was appointed as Vice-President (Research) for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025, and continuing until June 30, 2030.

Dr. Paul O’Byrne was reappointed for a second five-year term as Dean & Vice-President (Health Sciences) beginning July 1, 2021, and continuing until June 30, 2026.  First term contract.

Lili Litwin was appointed Vice-President (University Advancement) effective June 1, 2023.

Saher Fazilat was appointed Vice-President (Operations and Finance) effective July 21, 2021.