Branksome Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Moore as the new Chair of the Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Moore succeeds Mona Malone following three years of service on the Branksome Hall Board of Governors.

In a message to the community (read in full below), outgoing Board Chair Mona Malone shared her reflections on her tenure, noting as she steps down that it is “comforting to know that Branksome Hall will be in the most capable hands. Daniel comes into this role with an exceptional blend of experience and a genuine passion for Branksome's future. His perspective is invaluable, and his commitment to excellence is clear. I have worked closely with him, and I know his leadership will be characterized by the same thoughtfulness and integrity that the school deserves. I am excited to see the great things he and the Board will accomplish in the years ahead.”

On behalf of the Branksome community, Principal Grace McCallum welcomed Daniel Moore as incoming chair, noting, “We are fortunate to have a leader with Daniel’s deep experience and strategic insight take on this important role, and we look forward to working with him in his new capacity. We are incredibly grateful to Mona Malone for her exceptional leadership and oversight of the Branksome Hall Board of Governors since September 2022. Mona will remain on the Board of Branksome Hall Canada as Past Chair, and as a purpose-driven leader I know she will continue to make a profoundly positive impact on our entire community.”

The father of three Branksome students, Daniel Moore brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services across capital markets, corporate banking and risk management. He is co-CEO and co-founder of River Run Ventures, an early-stage venture capital partnership focused on Fintech and AI.

Previously, Daniel served as Group Head and Chief Risk Officer at Scotiabank. He currently serves on the boards of Deutsche Bank USA and Export Development Canada, where he chairs the risk committees, as well as the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences. Daniel holds a D.Phil. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Oxford and a B.Sc. from Queen’s University.

“As a proud Branksome parent, I have seen firsthand the extraordinary impact this community has on young women — intellectually, emotionally, and as leaders," noted Daniel. "It is an honour to serve as Chair of the Board of Governors, and I am deeply committed to supporting Branksome’s continued pursuit of excellence, innovation and global leadership in girls’ education.”

A Message to the Branksome Community from Mona Malone

A Heartfelt Thank You, A Look Back and A Future Welcomed

I would like to take a moment as your outgoing Chair to express my gratitude and acknowledge this transition with a few comments. To the esteemed Governors of the Board, our dedicated Principal and leadership team, and to everyone in the Branksome community:

My time serving as Chair of the Board has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. When I began this journey on the board seven years ago, I did so with a deep commitment to Branksome's mission to empower young women. Branksome has an important vision to be the pre-eminent educational community of globally minded learners and leaders. Branksome is a world-leading girls’ school. I saw this first-hand in our Principal search in how our school brand was viewed globally and the quality of talent we attracted, and over the course of being Chair as other schools have reached out for insights, perspectives and advice. There could never be a more important time in education and girls’ education. The bold aspirations of the school create a sense of possibility for our students.

Together, we have accomplished a great deal: Principal succession, the transformative iCAST project, an incredible capital campaign and innovative curriculum evolution. We ignited a spirit in the school and community, and I am so excited about the future and what is possible. These accomplishments belong to the community united by a shared purpose. I want to express my profound gratitude to the Board, Branksome leadership team and community. Your dedication, your willingness to engage in challenging conversations, and your collective wisdom have made our achievements possible.

As I step down, it is comforting to know that Branksome Hall will be in the most capable hands. Please join me in offering the warmest possible welcome to our new Chair of the Board, Daniel Moore. Daniel comes to this role with an exceptional blend of experience and a genuine passion for Branksome's future. His perspective is invaluable, and his commitment to excellence is clear. I am excited to see what the future brings.

Thank you again for the honour of serving as your Chair. I look forward to supporting the school's journey as a devoted member of the Branksome community.

Sincerely,

Mona Malone