Meric Gertler

Meric Gertler
Gertler in 2010
16th President of the University of Toronto
In office
November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01) – July 1, 2025
Chancellor
Preceded byDavid Naylor
Succeeded byMelanie Woodin
17th Dean of the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts and Science
In office
December 1, 2008 (2008-12-01) – November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)
Preceded byPekka K. Sinervo
Succeeded byDavid Cameron
Personal details
BornMeric Slover Gertler
(1955-04-20) April 20, 1955
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
EducationMcMaster University (BA)
University of California, Berkeley (MCP)
Harvard University (PhD)
Academic background
ThesisCapital dynamics and regional development (1983)
Academic work
Disciplineurban planning
InstitutionsUniversity of Toronto
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Meric Slover Gertler CM FRSC MCIP FAcSS FBA is a Canadian academic who served as the 16th president of the University of Toronto from 2013 to 2025. Previously, he served as dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science at the university from 2008 to 2013.