MARK PODLASLY, ICD.D

Mark Podlasly, a member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation in British Columbia, serves as Chief Executive Officer at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC). Mark has been integral to the development and growth of FNMPC since its inception, driving engagement and advocacy for greater economic participation for member nations in major projects across Canada. Mark also led the coalition’s policy and research initiatives as the Chief Sustainability Officer.

Mark also chairs the First Nations Limited Partnership (pipelines), serves as a Trustee of the Nlaka’pamux Nation Legacy Trust, and sits on the boards of CIBC and Hydro One. In 2017, he received the Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal; recognized for his contributions to Indigenous economic development. A graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Mark is a regular speaker at global business and governance events, sharing his expertise at global forums and in boardrooms across Canada.