Michael Durland

Distinguished Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Michael Durland

Biography

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Dr. Michael Durland is Chancellor of Saint Mary’s University. Durland is the former Group Head and CEO, Global Banking and Markets, for Scotiabank. He retired from Scotiabank in 2016 to pursue a variety of business, philanthropic, and academic interests. Today, he is the CEO of Melancthon Capital.  

In addition to his role as CEO of Melancthon Capital, Durland is a founding principal in Cabot Links; Chair of the Board of Directors of Price Street Inc.; Chair of the Board of Directors of TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture; Chair of the Board of Directors of Dessa; Chair of the Board of Directors of Receptiviti; a member of the Board of the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation; a member of the Board of the True Patriot Love Foundation; a Distinguished Fellow and Professor of Global Practice at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.

Updated July 2023