Board of Directors

Dr. Bart has been at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business since January 1981 and is currently a Professor of Strategic Market Leadership (Strategy and Governance). He is also the founding Principal and Lead Professor of The Directors College. Dr. Bart has published over 100 articles, cases and reviews and he is best known for his pioneering research which has demonstrated the positive impact that mission statements have on organizational performance. His practical approach for bringing mission statements to life has inspired business leaders and audiences around the world. Dr. Bart is also the author of one of Canada’s best sellers for business, “A Tale of Two Employees and the Person Who Wanted to Lead Them”. Recently, Dr. Bart has been awarded the Ontario Chamber of Commerce “Outstanding Business Achievement Award for Corporate Governance”. Dr. Bart obtained his Ph.D. from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, and both his MBA and BA (Hons Bus.) from the Schulich School of Business, York University. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.