Manhattanville University Appoints John Groulx as SVP for Finance and Operational Innovation

Purchase, NY, August 2026 – Manhattanville University is pleased to announce the appointment of John Groulx as its new Senior Vice President for Finance and Operational Innovation, effective August 3. In this cabinet-level position, Groulx will serve as Manhattanville’s chief financial officer and strategic advisor to President Frank D. Sánchez, Ph.D., overseeing finance, human resources, facilities, and campus safety while helping advance the institution's vision for innovation, growth, and operational excellence.

As Senior Vice President for Finance and Operational Innovation, Groulx will partner closely with Manhattanville leadership to advance strategic planning, strengthen operational effectiveness, support innovative academic and institutional initiatives, and ensure the long-term financial health of Manhattanville University. His appointment comes as the University continues a period of significant momentum, marked by enrollment growth and expanding academic programs.

Groulx brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning higher education, finance, administration, strategic planning, budgeting, capital projects, and organizational transformation. Most recently, he has served as Vice President for Finance and Administration at Virginia Wesleyan University, where he led the institution's operating and capital budgets, long-range financial planning, and accounting activities.During his tenure at Virginia Wesleyan, Groulx worked closely with the university's Board committees to manage a $135 million endowment, helped lead the integration of a nursing college, and played a key role in the implementation of Oracle enterprise systems.

“John brings an exceptional combination of financial expertise, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership to the role of Senior Vice President for Finance and Operational Innovation at Manhattanville,” said President Frank D. Sánchez, Ph.D. “His deep experience in higher education finance, commitment to innovation, and proven ability to guide institutions through growth and change make him the ideal leader to help Manhattanville University continue building on its momentum and chart an ambitious path forward.”

“Manhattanville University is at an exciting moment in its history,” said Groulx. “I am honored to join President Sánchez, the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students as Manhattanville continues to expand opportunities for students, further strengthen its financial foundation, and pursue innovative approaches that support long-term institutional success. I look forward to helping advance Manhattanville's mission and strategic priorities.”

Prior to Virginia Wesleyan, Groulx served as Director of Budget and Fiscal Planning at Wheaton College, where he managed long-range financial modeling, capital planning, cash flow forecasting, and strategic budget development. He also held senior finance leadership positions at Malden Catholic High School and Mount Ida College as well as a managerial position at Brandeis University.

Groulx holds a Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis University, a Master in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Economics from American University. He also has a certificate in Administrative Management Institute program from the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO and Cornell University.

About Manhattanville University
Manhattanville University (formerly Manhattanville College) is a private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education, and social responsibility. “U.S. News and World Report” ranks Manhattanville among the Top Performers of Social Mobility in Regional Universities North. The university has been recognized among the best colleges in The Princeton Review for close to 20 years. Located 30 miles from New York City on a 100-acre suburban campus in the heart of Westchester County, Manhattanville enables easy access to entertainment offerings, educational resources, and business opportunities for its diverse student body. The university serves more than 1,400 undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the university offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education, nursing and health sciences, business, and creative writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs. Graduate students can choose from over 70 graduate and certificate programs. Extracurricular offerings include more than 45 clubs and activities, and 23 NCAA Division III teams. For more information, visit mville.edu