Timothy Cecere is the President of St. Francis College. Before this, he served as a member of the College’s Board of Trustees and then Chief Operating Officer.

President Cecere brings decades of experience in business operations, strategic positioning, competitive analysis, mergers and acquisitions, human resources, and workforce development from his 30-plus-year career with WPP plc, the world’s largest advertising, media and public relations company. Tim holds degrees in psychology and business from St. John’s University and a master’s degree in organizational psychology and development from Columbia University. Cecere has built strong relationships between the corporate world and academia throughout his career, serving as a guest lecturer, trainer and curriculum designer at many regional institutions including Syracuse University, Hofstra University and The City College of New York.

Born in Brooklyn, Cecere is among the first in his family to attend college and is truly committed to St. Francis College and the future of higher education. Cecere is also the proud parent of a St. Francis College graduate.