Dr. Robert Campbell (chair) graduated from Trent University in 1974, from the University of Toronto in 1976 and from the London School of Economics, where he received his PhD, in 1980. He taught at Trent University between 1980 and 2000, after which he became Wilfrid Laurier University's first dean of arts. His areas of research, teaching and specialization include Canadian politics, political economy and comparative public policy. He has also been active in Canadian studies and has served in several senior administrative positions at Trent University, including provost and dean of arts and science, and vice-president academic. Since 2006, he has been president and vice-chancellor of Mount Allison University. Dr. Campbell has published numerous books including two postal policy studies, monographs, articles and studies. He has also served as a consultant on various studies, such as the future of the American postal system (Pitney Bowes); legislative reform of the U.S. Postal Act for various American postal unions; and, for the Government of Canada, related to the United Parcel Service’s NAFTA challenge.

Mrs. Nicole Beaudoin received her bachelor of arts degree from the Université de Montréal in 1960. She subsequently received a bachelor of business administration in public accounting in 1978 and her master's of business administration in finance in 1985, both from HEC Montreal. She is the president and CEO of the Quebec Business Women's Network Inc. and of the Women Entrepreneurial Center of Québec. Mrs. Beaudoin has held several other high-level executive positions, including vice-president of finance at Shirtmate (Canada) Inc., VIA Rail Canada, Papiers Perkins Ltée, and she was general manager of Scott Paper Ltd.'s eastern division. She also sat on the board of directors of numerous organizations, including the HEC Montreal Alumni Association, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the Fondation de l'entrepreneurship. She is a fellow of the Order of Chartered Accountants of Québec and of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. In 2006, she was named Officer of the Ordre national du Québec, as well as one of Canada's most powerful women, Top 100™, Champions category. In 2007, when honoured at HEC's 100^th anniversary, Mrs. Beaudoin received an honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal.