Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonaldAt Holland College, student success is our top priority. As a college community, we believe that our students achieve the success they want and deserve through the high quality of our programs, instructional staff and facilities, and the motivation this learning environment provides. We are committed to ensuring that students have the skills and expertise they require for successful employment in today’s marketplace.
Holland College programs consist of practical, industry driven curriculum that prepares our students to enter their chosen field with confidence. All of our instructors are highly qualified with a great deal of industry experience and expertise. At Holland College, our small class sizes ensure that instructors have time to get to know their students, personalizing the learning experience. Holland College centres offer students state-of-the-art facilities featuring the most advanced learning materials and technology.
At Holland College we believe in the potential of our students and are committed to helping them acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their chosen career. The college is a dynamic and exciting place to be, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Dr. MacDonald is our sixth president. Find out more about our past presidents here.
Holland College is one of the founding institutions of Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), a group of climate-action leading colleges, Cégeps, institutions, and polytechnics from across Canada who have joined forces to educate a post-pandemic workforce to support a new climate-focused economic recovery. C2R2 is actively working with the voices of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and Polytechnics Canada to ensure their member institutes can put forward proposals to position Canada for success in preparing for the green economy.
Updated November 20, 2025
Ms. Jessie Inman, Chairperson
MBA, ICD.D, CLaS
Mr. Carl Chapman, Vice-Chairperson
CPA, CA, CBV, VP – Finance, Bulk Carriers (P.E.I.) Limited
Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald
President & CEO, Holland College
Dr. Wendy Rodgers
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of Prince Edward Island
Ms. Deborah Duncan, Faculty Representative
Interdisciplinary Studies, Georgetown Centre
Mr. Jeff Dingwell, Faculty Representative
Automotive Technology Program
Ms. Maribeth Rogers-Neale, Acting Director of English Education, Programs and Services
PEI Department of Education and Early Years
Mr. Travis Bertram, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary
Amalgamated Dairies Limited
Mr. Valentine T. Gomez
President, Gomex Engineering Ltd.
Ms. Linda McGibbon
Chief Human Resources Officer, Provincial Credit Union
Holland College President & CEO, Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald, has announced his plans to retire on June 30, 2026. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and the many ways he has helped our college grow and succeed over the years.
As we prepare for this important transition, the Holland College Board of Governors has begun a thoughtful search process to select the next President & CEO.
