Royal Society of Canada’s executive director to step down
Darren Gilmour, executive director of the Royal Society of Canada, will step down in May after 16 years leading the organization. During his tenure, he expanded the society's influence by creating a college for new scholars, publishing reports on Indigenous relations, and securing a permanent home in Ottawa. His departure leaves a significant legacy, with colleagues praising his leadership and impact on public policy and academic collaboration.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpen this photo in gallery:During his tenure, Darren Gilmour created a college of new scholars, which brought young, leading intellectuals into the Royal Society of Canada early in their career.The executive director of the Royal Society of Canada is stepping down, which leaves the academic association without a top administrator who forged new coalitions on its behalf, enhanced its public profile, expanded its reach and worked to acquire a permanent home in Ottawa.Darren Gilmour will depart the organization in May after 16 years, having elected to step down, according to the Royal Society’s president, Françoise Baylis.Mr.
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