[81alum]

MTL is 64 and a lot of these names being bandied about are older than he is.
The new president at Harvard is 53/54

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My experience at a different university is that trustees look for Presidents with a long track record and a long possible tenure.  That means that most Presidents are 58-62 when appointed.  That of course can vary, but the further removed from that age bracket, the more unlikely the appointment.

[81alum]

MTL is 64 and a lot of these names being bandied about are older than he is.
The new president at Harvard is 53/54

+1

My experience at a different university is that trustees look for Presidents with a long track record and a long possible tenure.  That means that most Presidents are 58-62 when appointed.  That of course can vary, but the further removed from that age bracket, the more unlikely the appointment.