Meric S. Gertler
Meric S. Gertler served as president of the University of Toronto from 2013 to 2025. Prior to that, he served as dean of arts and science at the university where he championed many important innovations in undergraduate teaching and learning. He is also a professor of geography and planning, the Goldring Chair in Canadian Studies, and a member of the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.