Cynthia Holmes

Cynthia Holmes is dean of the Ted Rogers School of Management and has been with TRSM since 2010. Most recently, she served as associate dean, faculty and academic where she oversaw academic issues for more than 12,000 undergraduate business school students. 

Recognized with the 2023 Errol Aspevig Award for outstanding academic leadership, Cynthia also served in 2022 as the university’s interim vice‐provost, academic. Her tenure saw accomplishments that ranged from launching development of the reimagining teaching strategy to co‐introducing Policy 159 to the senate to address the accommodation of students with disabilities.

As its founding chair, Cynthia was crucial to the establishment of the real estate management department at TRSM. She developed the curriculum, obtained curricular approvals, and hired faculty members. She also implemented the co‐op option and supported the formation of a real estate alumni group. Cynthia teaches real estate management courses at the undergraduate and master’s level and her research focus is real estate finance and housing economics.

Prior to joining TMU, Cynthia held academic positions at the Schulich School of Business at York University and at Florida State University. She has 10 years of industry experience with Standard Life Assurance Company, including several years in mortgage investment. Holding an Institute of Corporate Directors designation, Cynthia is also an active member of the board of management at the Toronto Zoo. She has made numerous media appearances and speaking engagements as a Canadian housing market expert.