Daniel Schwake named new executive director of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Daniel Schwake named new executive director of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur Daniel Schwake named new executive director of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur Published: May 08, 2019 Author: Colleen Wilcox Dan Schwake Notre Dame International has announced that Daniel Schwake has been appointed executive director of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur. This newly created position which will contribute to the Jerusalem Global Gateway and the Tantur Ecumenical Institute is part of the strategic vision of the University to become the premier global Catholic university in the Holy Land and beyond.   Schwake will lead the strategic and managerial aspects for the University’s operations at Tantur and serve as a primary ambassador. He will also assist in the implementation of the academic vision and strategy expressed through Tantur and the Jerusalem Global Gateway.   “It is an exciting time for the University and our efforts in the Holy Land, as we reimagine the role Notre Dame can have in the Middle East,” said Angie Appleby Purcell, associate director for strategic initiatives at Notre Dame International.   “While the Tantur Ecumenical Institute will continue to be a leader of ecumenical encounter, dialogue and research, Notre Dame International is also expanding the University’s academic footprint in the region through the Jerusalem Global Gateway. A growing number of faculty from varied departments and disciplines are using Tantur for research opportunities, to gather global scholars for academic conferences and to encourage students to study in Jerusalem.”   Schwake is joining the University after serving more than a decade in the financial services and consulting industry. Most recently, he served as principal (associate partner) at Oliver Wyman, a strategy consulting firm. Schwake provided advice to top executives of large corporations, financial institutions, regulators and ministries. He has led the execution of high-profile engagements across the globe, covering a wide range of topics including enterprise-wide strategy, financial planning, risk and regulation, and restructuring. Schwake speaks fluent Arabic, English, Hebrew and German.   "The experience and skills he has earned as a consultant for top executives across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, backed by his academic background and deep roots in the Holy Land make him the ideal leader to help forward and deepen Notre Dame's mission within the region,” said Appleby Purcell.   The Jerusalem Global Gateway is part of Notre Dame International’s global network, which includes five Global Gateways in Jerusalem, Dublin, Beijing, London and Rome, and six Global Centers in Hong Kong, Mexico City, Mumbai, Santiago, São Paulo and Kylemore Abbey (western Ireland).   Contact: Colleen Wilcox, Notre Dame International, 574-631-2513, cwilcox1@nd.edu   Posted In: International Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 30, 2022 Nanovic Institute to welcome former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović September 29, 2022 Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University launch three new research grants September 27, 2022 Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin engineers join to advance novel treatment for cystic fibrosis September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture September 12, 2022 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street … in different countries? For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn