TORONTO, June 19, 2000 -- Ann Smiley has joined the University of Toronto's Joseph L. Rotman School of Management as assistant dean, development. Smiley, who graduated in 1984 from Rotman's MBA program, joins the Rotman School from Ketchum Canada Inc., where she worked as Campaign Director for the Ontario College of Art & Design. Previously, she was Director, Advancement and Secretary to the Board for The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. She also spent ten years with Roy-L Capital Corporation and Clairvest Group as the Assistant to the Chairman and Corporate Secretary respectively. Prior to joining the merchant bank, Smiley worked in the legal and government sectors. Smiley also holds an LLB and a BA from Dalhousie University.

In her new role, Smiley is responsible for overseeing planning for all of the Rotman School's development activities, including leading the fund-raising campaign to support the School's strategic plan.

"The success of our development office is critical to achieving our vision to become one of the top ten business schools in the world," says Dean Roger Martin. "With her knowledge of both the public and corporate sectors and the fact that she is herself a Rotman grad, Ann brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to the School at a pivotal time in our history. We are delighted to welcome her back to the U of T community."

Ken McGuffin
Media Relations Officer
Rotman School of Management
Voice: (416) 946-3818
Fax: (416) 978-1373
E-mail: mcguffin@rotman.utoronto.ca

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