Marianne Marando named executive dean of School of Business, IT & Management

Durham College (DC) is pleased to welcome Marianne Marando as the new executive dean, School of Business, IT & Management. Marianne brings to DC 16 years of leadership and teaching experience in the Ontario college system, including an accomplished background in academic program development and team building.

Previously, Marianne worked at Seneca College where she held a number of progressively senior roles over the past 14 years. Most recently she was director of Marketing and Communications, responsible for all marketing, recruitment and communications initiatives. Marianne’s previous roles at Seneca include chair of the School of International Business/Centre for Human Resources, School of Media and the School of Marketing. Her responsibilities in these roles included developing new degree, graduate certificate and diploma programs; spearheading international partnerships; leading e-learning initiatives; and hiring and mentoring faculty.

Marianne holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) from York University, as well as an Adult Education Certificate from Seneca College. She is an accomplished presenter and writer.

Marianne shares DC’s commitment to student success. She is widely respected and known for her energetic approach to leadership in post-secondary education. We are pleased to welcome her to Durham College.