Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, Dean of the College of Business and Economics, announced two appointments today. Effective August 1, Dr. Statia Elliot will become the Director of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management for a five year term, renewable. Statia brings with her 10 years of management and consulting experience within the industry and has been a faculty member at the University of Guelph since 2007. 

Dr. Christensen Hughes also announced that Dr. Charles Evans has been appointed Assistant Dean and Executive Director, Executive Programs. Chuck has a BSc from the University of Toronto and a MA and PhD from the University of Guelph. In addition, he has extensive industry experience in executive coaching, assessment for development and selection, succession planning and team building.