Paul Armstrong
Paul Armstrong became the 9th President of Mohawk College in July 2024.
A proud alumnus, Paul began his journey at Mohawk as a student in the late 1980s. After graduating with diplomas in Radiological Technology (1988) and Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound (1989), he returned to the college as a faculty member in 1992. In 2013, his contributions to health sciences were honoured with an Alumni of Distinction Award.
Over his 30-year career at the college, Paul has played a central role in shaping the college’s growth and direction, holding senior roles, including Vice President Academic and Chief Operating Officer, and guiding Mohawk through major initiatives and forging lasting partnerships that have expanded the college’s impact on students, employers, and the communities it serves.
Paul led the development of the college’s current strategic plan, with a strong commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. He was a founding member of Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), a coalition of 16 institutions working to prepare Canadians for the low-carbon economy. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the C2R2 Governance Committee.
Paul’s extensive experience continues to serve the college well as he leads it through the transition and change affecting colleges and universities across Canada. He was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Colleges and Institutes Canada. Paul is also the Past Chair of the Board for Skills Ontario. He is also the former Chair of the Industry Education Council of Hamilton.
He holds an MBA from Queen’s University and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
