Saint Mary’s University has appointed Ayo Makanjuola as its new vice-president, finance and administration, effective Sept. 1. Prior to joining Saint Mary’s, Mr. Makanjuola served as the chief financial officer for the Millbrook First Nation and as CFO of the Black Business Initiative of Nova Scotia. A board member at the YMCA and the NSCC Foundation, he is also currently serving as chair of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Nova Scotia.