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Vice-President Academic and Provost

UVic appoints new Dean of Business

May 13, 2026

The Vice-President Academic and Provost is pleased to announce Dr. Bruno Silvestre as UVic's next Dean of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. Dr. Silvestre will join UVic on September 1, 2026 and has been ratified to serve a five-year term.

About Dr. Bruno Silvestre

Dr. Silvestre has over 20 years of experience in academic teaching, research and leadership. He has served in multiple leadership roles including Associate Dean, Strategic Partnership and Administration and Associate Dean, Professional Graduate Programs and Executive Education. Most significantly, he has a demonstrated record of achievement as Dean of the Asper School of Management over the past five years. He has raised the profile of the Asper School externally and stabilized it internally after a period of short-term deans. He has a proven record in fundraising and bringing people together. He is a collaborative servant leader, combining a strong ambition for his School with a clear recognition of the importance of collegial governance. He is a creative problem-solver who rallies others around a sense of opportunity and achievement. Dr. Silvestre also brings 15 years of experience in industry prior to switching his career to a full-time academic.

His career reflects a consistent focus on responsible management and inclusive development. He has partnered closely with Indigenous communities in Manitoba to formalize the Asper School’s commitments to working closely with Indigenous Peoples while supporting the future of First Nations people and businesses.

Through his research, Dr. Silvestre has demonstrated the value he places on scholarship, with over 16,000 citations on Google Scholar, including articles focused on sustainable supply chain management, sustainable innovation, and learning. Through his teaching, he is the recipient of university-level teaching awards and has taught in BComm, MBA, EMBA, MSc and PhD programs at top business schools around the globe.

Process

Decanal appointments are conducted in accordance with UVic's Procedures for the Appointment and Re-appointment of Deans (GV0450).

Thank you to the appointment committee for their valuable contributions throughout the processes, and to everyone who attended the public presentations and provided feedback.

Role and responsibilities

Deans play a crucial role in the academic leadership of the university, ensuring excellence in teaching and research. Learn more about the role of a Dean.

View a list of academic leaders