UPEI Board of Governors Chair Fred Hyndman retires
After serving the University of Prince Edward Island in several volunteer leadership capacities, Fred Hyndman will retire as Chair of the Board of Governors on May 31, 2012. He will be replaced, effective June 1, 2012, by Tom Cullen, currently Vice-Chair of the Board. The Board unanimously endorsed Cullen's nomination at a meeting held March 29, 2012.
Fred Hyndman, managing director and CEO of Hyndman and Company Ltd., has made a significant contribution to the growth and success of the University over the past ten years, most recently guiding the University through the presidential transition as UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz assumed leadership of the University on July 1, 2011, replacing former president Wade MacLauchlan. Hyndman first served as Chair of the highly successful Building a Legacy Campaign for three years, and since 2006 as the Chair of the Board of Governors.
'I have enjoyed my association with the University,' said Hyndman. 'The past ten years have been a time of dynamic change and opportunity and I have been pleased to be part of it. It has been a privilege working with others to improve the effectiveness of the University, which I believe is a vital cornerstone of our Island's future progress and prosperity. I've timed my retirement to allow my participation in the Convocation of the UPEI Class of 2012. Convocation is always one of the best days of the year.'
Board Chair elect, local businessman, and UPEI alumnus Tom Cullen has been a valued member of the UPEI Board of Governors for four years and has served as Vice-Chair of the Board and Executive Committee, Chair of the Board Appeals Committee, and as a Member of both the Finance and Audit, and the Property and Asset Committees.
'It will be an honour to serve the University as Chair of the Board,' said Cullen. 'It is both an important and a daunting role. It is critical that the University continues to offer excellent educational experiences to our students, while contributing to the success of our community and province.'
President Abd-El-Aziz, expressed thanks to Hyndman for his fine work on behalf of the University, and for his support during the President's introduction to the Island. 'Fred Hyndman is a selfless person who has taught me a great deal about the University, the community and the province, and I am so grateful for his support during the first year of my presidency,' said Abd-El-Aziz. 'And, I look forward to working with Tom, whose commitment to the value of education, and dedication to our University is evident.'
