Rotman Dean

Meet the Dean

Tiff Macklem brings exceptional depth and experience to his role as dean of the Rotman School. Before Rotman, Macklem was senior deputy governor at the Bank of Canada, where he helped guide Canada through the financial crisis of 2008.

Message from the Dean

The Rotman School is a catalyst for breakthrough thinking and a testing ground for bold solutions to stubborn problems. Our research, teaching and learning is centred around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society

Tiff Macklem biographical note

Dean Tiff Macklem and his team have charted an ambitious strategy, anchored on breakthrough insights, a transformative student experience, lifelong learning and alumni engagement.

Tiff Macklem in the news

With his deep knowledge of international finance, Macklem is often called upon to provide expert commentary on topics such as the G20, Canada's economic prosperity, financial stability and globalization. Links to recent stories can be found here.

Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance

The Government of Canada in April 2018 appointed Dean Tiff Macklem to chair the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance. The four person Panel — Dean Macklem, Andy Chisholm, Kim Thomassin and Barbara Zvan — released its Final Report in June 2019.