Life at SAIT
Doug joined the School of Business as Academic Chair for Financial Services and Financial Technology (BA and BBA Programs) in 2022. As Academic Chair, he enjoys the challenge of managing the many, significant, and varied workflows which contribute to incredible student experiences. He enjoys simplifying complexity, welcoming business process efficiencies, and prioritizing student facing services.
To students, Doug says that traversing the higher education journey may not be easy, but it is well worth the effort. As Chair, he is a committed ally of all students currently enrolled in School programs and those who are considering the School of Business as their alma mater.
Outside of work, Doug enjoys an active and outdoors lifestyle. He also regularly publishes blogs on investing at dougcronk.com.
Education
Doug has a bachelor's in commerce (Honours in Finance) from the University of Manitoba and is professionally designated in various Finance and Management areas, including the following:
Fellow, Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB), Certified in Management (CIM), Fellow, Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and CFA (UK) Level 4 Certificate in ESG Investing, Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
Professional Accomplishments
Doug brings decades of industry experience and expertise in institutional pension investment, risk management, diverse stakeholder engagement, and financial analysis. Before joining SAIT, Doug worked in several executive roles for investment firms and pension associations, including Hahn Investment, Alberta Investment Management Corporation, and IWA-Forest Industry Pension. Doug has also served as an Armoured Reconnaissance Officer for the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. Doug serves on three external board directorships, including Alberta Municipalities and YMCA Foundation.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.