2025 Combination & Money Purchase Pension Plan Board of Trustees election results
In September, we invited members of the University of Victoria Combination Pension Plan (the “Plan”) to nominate candidates for two openings on the Pension Board of Trustees. The positions became available as two of the current Trustees’ terms are expiring on December 31, 2025.
Six eligible nominations were received, and an election was called to run from October 29 until November 19. Over 800 Plan members cast votes in the election – the best turn-out to date – and the appointments have now been certified by the Pension Board of Trustees.
The Board is pleased to announce that Gayle Gorrill and Dr. Ori Granot have been named to the Board for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.
Meet the newly elected Trustees
Gayle Gorrill
Elected to the Board of Trustees for the first time, Gayle Gorrill previously served as UVic’s VP, Finance and Operations. With an Institute of Corporate Directors, Director designation, extensive board experience, and previous committee roles for UVic’s Staff Pension Plan, Gayle brings a deep understanding of pensions, finance, and investment management.
Dr. Ori Granot
Re-elected for his third term, Dr. Ori Granot holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and an MBA, and he oversees the Mass Spectrometry Facility in UVic’s Department of Chemistry. Ori is an active advocate for improved member experience through timely communication and access to pension information.
Welcome to the Board, Gayle, and welcome back, Ori.
For bios of the other members of the Pension Board, please visit Governance - University of Victoria.
Outgoing Trustee
Dr. Michael Miller
After 15 years of dedicated service, Dr. Michael Miller is completing his final term as a member‑nominated Trustee at the end of this year. A retired Plan member and longtime UVic faculty member, Chair, Dean, and Associate Vice‑President, Michael has contributed greatly to the Plan.
We sincerely thank him for his commitment and leadership.
About the Pension Board of Trustees
The Board oversees the both the UVic Combination Pension Plan and the UVic Money Purchase Pension Plan, ensuring compliance with the Trust Agreements, the Income Tax Act, and the Pension Benefit Standards Act (BC). Combination Pension Plan members elect four of the Trustees and the University’s Board of Governors appoint four to form an eight-member Board.
Visit Governance - University of Victoria for additional information about the Pension Board.