Vice-President, Finance and Administration

Susan MacDonald is a familiar and trusted leader within the Saint Mary's community, bringing more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience across global, complex organizations, with deep expertise in financial management, strategic planning, operations, and governance.

She has previously served the university as a financial consulting partner and Interim Vice-President, playing a crucial role in guiding the institution through a period of financial uncertainty to help restore stability, strategic clarity, and confidence, as well as demonstrating exceptional leadership in overseeing key portfolios. 

Prior to joining Saint Mary’s, MacDonald held senior executive roles in Canada and internationally. Her experience includes key positions with organizations such as PayTic Inc., Fiera Capital Corp, Pepper Financial Services Group, Bell Canada, and PricewaterhouseCoopers across Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada.