NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Giancarlo Vetrone appointed board's first Chief Executive Officer

Giancarlo Vetrone has been named the Niagara Catholic District School Board's first Chief Executive Officer.

Vetrone was named Interim Director of Education in late May. During a Special Board Meeting on June 16, trustees voted to appoint Vetrone into the permanent role of CEO, "effective immediately," said Chair of the Board Danny Di Lorenzo.

"Giancarlo Vetrone has been a steadying presence at Niagara Catholic for more than a decade," said Chair Di Lorenzo. "He has ensured that Niagara Catholic has many years of financial stability, while continuing to meet the needs of our students and staff. Over the past two years, he has taken on an increasing level of responsibility with growing portfolios and earning him the position of Associate Director of Education, Corporate Services, before being named Interim Director three weeks ago. He has more than earned this new position and on behalf of the entire Niagara Catholic Board of Trustees, I am proud to welcome him to his new role."

Mr. Vetrone said he's humbled by the trust and confidence shown by the Board of Trustees in his leadership.

"I am humbled by the opportunity to be Niagara Catholic's first Chief Executive Officer," and the challenges and rewards it brings," said Mr. Vetrone. "Thank you to the Board of Trustees for your confidence in me and for giving me the privilege and honour to continue to lead the board. I actually entered this school board not 13 years ago (as an employee), but in 1978 as a JK student at Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School. I am a proud alumnus of Saint Paul Catholic High School and a proud member of the Niagara community, so I hope to continue the legacy that is Niagara Catholic and to make all of you very proud of the work that's been done before me, and the work that will continue beyond today. I look forward to building upon the legacy left behind by our preceding Directors of Education and working alongside our strong senior leadership team to support our students, staff, and families."

An announcement will be made regarding a Chief Education Officer when one is selected.