Ms Claire Kennedy is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering in Chemical Engineering, and also holds an LLB from Queen’s University. She also received an Honorary Doctor of Laws in 2023 from the University of Toronto. Ms Kennedy, a highly successful engineer, lawyer and professional corporate director, is Senior Advisor Clients & Industries/Partner at Bennett Jones LLP. She has an extensive track record of experience and service at the University. She served nine years as a Lieutenant Governor in Council member of the Governing Council, and as Chair for four of those years. She is currently the Co-Chair of the Defy Gravity Campaign and also sits on the Dean’s Advisory Board at Rotman. She has also served on the Engineering Alumni Association Executive and the Chemical Engineering Advisory Board. She has deep roots in a number of organizations in the volunteer sector, as well as extensive experience as a corporate director, including for the Bank of Canada where she currently serves as Lead Director. She will bring to the Search Committee a depth of experience and perspective on the complex structure and operations of the University, informed by her extensive volunteer and governance experience both at the University and more broadly.