Our Alumni are a diverse group of accomplished individuals that span industry sectors and crown, non-profit, and corporate boards. Each has demonstrated a firm commitment to director education and elevating good governance in Canada.

Graduates of The Directors College Programs—Chartered Director (C.Dir.), Human Resources and Compensation Committee Certified (H.R.C.C.C.), and Audit Committee Certified (A.C.C.)—are granted designations by McMaster University upon successfully completing their program’s exam. Chartered Director graduates are held to a code of conduct and a continuing professional development quota.

We are exceedingly proud of our Alumni and the knowledge, insight, and credibility they bring to our boardrooms. Please view our distinguished graduates in the annual graduation announcement.

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2024 Graduation Event

The Directors College 2024 Graduation Event celebrated the achievements of our 2024 Chartered Director (C. Dir.) Program graduates. The 2024 event took place on November 7th at the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington, Ontario.  Click here for a recap of our 2024 celebration!

The Gil Bennett Award

The Directors College presented this award to a new graduate who raised the bar for professional standards in corporate governance through the Chartered Director Program. View criteria, this year’s and previous years recipients.

The Outstanding Achievement in Governance Award

The Directors College presented this award to a new graduate who raised the bar for professional standards in corporate governance through the Chartered Director Program. View criteria, this year’s and previous years recipients.

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The Directors College is proud of our community and the knowledge, insight, and credibility they bring to our boardrooms. We would like to recognize the following members of our community on their recent board appointments, awards and designations:

Congratulations to Karen Somerville, C.Dir. 2018, who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her leadership of the national non-profit organization, Canadians for Properly Built homes (CPBH).