February 9, 2021 – Research Manitoba, a provincial research funding agency, today announced Karen Dunlop as new Chief Executive Officer.
The Board of Directors would like to thank the Research Manitoba team for their efforts and Sean McKay, Interim CEO, for his direction and contributions in recent months; the momentum recently achieved has the organization well-positioned to forge ahead.
The Board welcomes Karen and the expertise and wealth of knowledge she brings to this role; she has served in a number of senior leadership capacities over the past 20 years and her capabilities include transforming organizations in the healthcare, professional regulation, insurance, and professional services sectors in Manitoba. Karen’s skills and certification in leadership, change management, governance, and executive coaching will serve as an excellent foundation as she guides the organization to advance research in Manitoba and to champion the province’s research community.
“Karen is a proven leader; her operational experience, breadth of knowledge, and keen ability to connect with stakeholders will allow Research Manitoba to focus on increasing Manitoba’s global competitiveness through strategic investment in world-class research,” said Andrea Legary, Research Manitoba Board Chair. “Together we will continue to build the Research Manitoba success story.”