Visionary leaders Dr. Angie Bruce and Professor Roy Suddaby join the Asper faculty.
Dr. Angie Bruce, Vice President (Indigenous) for the University of Manitoba, and Professor Roy Suddaby, Francis G. Winspear Chair at the Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria, are the newest additions to the Asper School of Business Faculty.
“Both Angie and Roy are making incredible contributions to Indigenous Reconciliation through their leadership, experience, and academic excellence,” said Suzanne Gagnon, Asper Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Research Programs and Director of the James W. Burns Leadership Institute.
“We are thrilled to welcome them into our faculty as we continue to position the Asper School of Business at the forefront of research and education dedicated to Indigenous-focused research in business, the public sector, health administration, education and beyond,” she said.
Dr. Bruce has been with the University of Manitoba since February 2024 as Vice President (Indigenous). She will be joining the Asper School as an Assistant Professor as she continues in her senior administrative role.
Prior to serving at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Bruce was Assistant Deputy Minister of Natural Resources in Canada's Nòkwewashk sector. She expanded the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships Program and spearheaded Canada’s first international missions showcasing Indigenous-led natural resource partnerships.
At the University of Manitoba, Dr. Bruce continues to champion Indigenous excellence in research, policy, and programming. She brings visionary leadership and a lifelong commitment to advancing Indigenous self-determination, Reconciliation, and nation-to-nation relationships.
“I’m looking forward to helping Asper strengthen its role as a leader in Indigenous business education by supporting a learning environment where Indigenous knowledge, governance, and economic innovation shape the future of business in Manitoba, building programs and partnerships that advance economic Reconciliation and develop new models of shared prosperity,” said Dr. Bruce.
Professor Suddaby is internationally regarded as one of the most prominent scholars of organizational theory and institutional change today. He brings an exceptional record of influential research in these fields, and a reputation of strong support for emerging scholars and students. He joins the Asper School as a Full Professor of Business Administration. Roy is past Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Management Review and is currently an Associate Editor of the Academy of Management Perspectives and the Human Resources Management Journal.
His most recent research, funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research, examines the role of collective memory and Indigenous historical trauma in creating barriers to healthcare access for Indigenous peoples and communities.
“I look forward to contributing to the Asper School of Business by advancing my research on Indigenous health and health system reform,” said Professor Suddaby.
“In particular, I hope to collaborate with colleagues and communities to build globally recognized, Indigenous-led research dedicated to improving health and well-being through approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge, self-determination, and partnership,” he said.
“We are delighted and proud to have both Roy and Angie working with us, supporting our research and education efforts in building Reconciliation and greater prosperity for all,” said Professor Gagnon.
As the Asper School of Business grows, so too do our strategic priorities. Read more about how we’re fostering a vibrant and inclusive community, nurturing sustainability values, and advancing Reconciliation in Building Community, Inspiring Innovation: Asper School of Business Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
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