The following message was sent to All Staff by President and CEO, Fred Meier:

Following a competitive search, I am excited to announce Giselle Martel as RRC Polytech’s new Vice-President, Finance and Administration.

In her new role, Giselle will oversee all aspects of the Finance and Administration portfolio, including finance, campus renewal, environmental stewardship, information technology and institutional analysis, and facilities management.

Giselle will apply her years of leadership and experience at RRC Polytech to this new and expanded role, with a continued focus on the financial sustainability of the College and the integrity of its financial systems and providing strategic direction, vision and management of the Finance and Administration portfolio to meet the needs of RRC Polytech students, faculty and staff.

Giselle joined RRC Polytech as Comptroller in 2021 and in that role made pivotal contributions to the college’s financial services and operations. Her leadership has been instrumental to our growth, success, and achievements as Manitoba’s polytechnic institution.

In addition to her role as Comptroller at RRC Polytech, Giselle has a wealth of experience in the public sector and post-secondary leadership, including as Executive Director of Financial Planning and Budgeting at the University of Manitoba and as Assistant Deputy Minister, Fiscal Management and Capital Planning as well as other roles over 15 years with the government of Manitoba.

Giselle is a chartered professional accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba.

Congratulations on your new role at RRC Polytech, Giselle.

Fred