President & Vice Chancellor
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Susan Tighe
- 2026
- Attendee
Susan Tighe is the ninth President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, having taken office on 1 July 2025. A civil engineer, she previously served as McMaster's Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and as Deputy Provost at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on sustainable concrete and asphalt for roads and airports.