Biography
Prior to being appointed CEO of CCPPP in January 2011, Mark led an international consulting practice focused on global trade, investment and innovation strategy. Previously, he was the founding President and CEO of the Ontario Centres of Excellence, driving successful commercialization of new technologies, developing the next generation of entrepreneurs and enabling new company start-ups through seed capital investments across priority sectors. During a long and distinguished career with the government of Canada, Mark served as Executive Director at Industry Canada and in the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade as a senior diplomat in Nigeria, Mexico, Malaysia, Japan and the United States with responsibility for Canada's trade, investment, and science and technology relationships.
Industry Expertise (7)
Government Administration
Banking
Public Policy
Corporate Leadership
Market Research
International Trade and Development
Investment Banking
Areas of Expertise (6)
Global Trade
Global Investment and Innovation Strategies
Entrepreneurialism
Business Development
Public Policy
International Trade and Public Policy
Accomplishments (3)
Member of the Board (professional)
Central Canadian Public Television Association
Member of the Board (professional)
Quebec City Conference
Member of the Board (professional)
Career Edge Organization
Education (4)
Institute of Corporate Directors:
University of Waterloo: Masters in Applied Science
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Senior Executives Program:
McGill University: Bachelor of Science, Science
Links (1)
Sample Talks (1)
Speaker
Mark was a speaker at the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Region Summit in June, 2011.
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
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