Brandon University has a new president and vice-chancellor. Christine Cnossen is expected to begin her term in September.

Board of governors chair Kevan Sumner announced the appointment on Thursday.

“Brandon University is fortunate to be welcoming a leader of Dr. Cnossen’s calibre and vision,” Sumner said in a news release.

“Her track record of compassionate, strategic and community-centred leadership makes her exceptionally well suited to guide BU into the future. I know that students, faculty, staff, and community members alike will find in her a thoughtful and inspiring president.”

The incoming president is an accomplished academic and senior university executive with more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership across Canada and the United Kingdom, Sumner said.

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