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George Iwama, who guided through its turbulent financial restructuring, will not be seeking a second term as president of the school.

A news release from the institution says that Iwama will be retiring after completing his 2022 term. The board will thus be initiating an international search for a new president.

“I believe it is an optimal time to hand the reins over to a new leader.” said Quest president George Iwama in the release. 

“Our new partnership will have matured a year, our student numbers will be on the rise, and new faculty and staff have started to arrive and refresh our community. And news of these positive steps is starting to spread in communities external to Quest.”

The chair of Quest’s board had some kind words for Iwawa.

“The university owes George a deep debt of gratitude for all his hard work in leading Quest University during a particularly difficult period,” said Quest board chair Art Willms in the release.

“George has served the university as president and vice-chancellor since 2017 and has been a valuable part of building up the university, its reputation and its mission to educate inquiring minds. We would not be where we are today without his outstanding leadership.”

Iwama was chosen as president following the sudden departure of the school’s previous top official, Peter Englert.

During his time, Iwama was given the monumental task of navigating the school through a substantial restructuring process in order to rid the school of its millions in debt.

The ultimate result has involved the school selling its lands to Primacorp Ventures, which it leases back from the company.

**Please note, this story has been updated since it was first posted to clarify that Iwama will be completing his term to 2022, before retiring.