Vice-President, Finance and Administration

Michael Lam comes to Mount Royal following an extensive search and will lead the Finance and Administration Division, which encompasses many aspects of the University’s non-academic operations, including finance, commercial operations, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, internal audit, Event and Theatre Services, and Facilities Management. The division provides a high level of administrative service, enhances the quality of campus life and ensures fiscal responsibility.

Lam is a finance executive and chartered professional accountant with more than 25 years of experience, particularly in large and complex public sector organizations. Of those 25, he has spent nearly 20 years working for Alberta Health Services as the chief program officer, financial operations, and as the interim vice-president corporate services and CFO, senior director, financial reporting and treasury, and other roles. He is a collaborative and results-oriented leader, committed to developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, as well as developing engaged teams and strong leaders. Prior to joining AHS, Lam held positions with EY Calgary and the City of Calgary. He also currently serves on various health-care-related boards.