Capilano University's fourth chancellor: Yuri Fulmer, OBC
"Capilano University's commitment to engaging with community resonates deeply with me. The past few years have shown people's resilience, innovation, perseverance and care for each other. By coming together, we're making an impact in creating a future inspired by imagination and I'm humbled and honoured to serve CapU in the role of chancellor."
– Yuri Fulmer
For more than 20 years, Yuri Fulmer has been helping businesses to grow and communities to thrive.
From the purchase of a single A&W franchise, Fulmer seeded a business portfolio that today includes nearly three dozen franchises and ownership and investment through Fulmer & Company in the hospitality, business-to-business, manufacturing, construction, digital technology and consumer service industries.
Fulmer is also committed to serving local communities, involving himself in non-profit, educational and arts organizations and his role as an accredited director for a number of corporate and civic boards.
In 2019, Fulmer established The Fulmer Foundation. One of the foundation's biggest undertakings is the management and support of Goodly Foods Society—a social enterprise working to repurpose surplus produce from local suppliers, while creating employment opportunities for people in need.
Fulmer also works hard to personally support Truth & Reconciliation and encourage others to do the same. To that end, he has been the title sponsor of the largest dedicated art prize in Canada for First Nations for multiple years; he has plans to expand this prize nationally.
In honour of his business achievements and community contributions, Fulmer was recognized in 2008 as one of Canada's Top Forty Under 40. In 2010 he received both The Order of British Columbia—B.C.’s highest honour—and the BC Community Achievement Award. He is a recipient of The Spirit of Vancouver Award, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, The King Charles III Coronation Medal, The Joseph and Rosalie Segal Community Vision Award, The Andre Mailhot Award and as a Business in Vancouver Living Legend.
Fulmer has been a valued supporter of Capilano University, donating both time and resources. In 2022, Fulmer and his family made a lead donation of $2 million to kickstart the capital campaign for the University's new Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies. Thanks to his donation, the campaign went on to raise $5.6 million for the centre opening in 2025 that will add 74 childcare spaces and allow for significant growth in Early Childhood Care and Education admissions at CapU.
As chancellor, Yuri Fulmer also serves as a member of Capilano University's Board of Governors and the Senate. A key ambassador for the University, the chancellor's role is a voluntary one that includes conferring credentials at convocations and performing other official ceremonial duties.
Media release: Capilano University announces Yuri Fulmer as chancellor