In addition, Mr. Podlasly is a member of the Board of Directors of Hydro One, a member of the Indigenous Advisory Council of the Canadian National Railway Company and a director of the Nlaka’pamux Nation Legacy Trust. (Photo: The Canadian Press)
CIBC announced on Tuesday the appointment of Mark Podlasly as a member of its board of directors, effective November 1.
Mr. Podlasly is director of sustainable development at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, a national coalition of 144 First Nations seeking ownership of major energy projects.
He is also chair of the First Nations Limited Partnership, which brings together 16 First Nations as part of a $500 million trade agreement with the Kitimat liquefied natural gas project.
Kate Stevenson, CIBC board chair, said Podlasly brings extensive expertise in sustainability, economic development for Indigenous communities and the development of large-scale capital projects related to energy, natural resources and community infrastructure.
In addition, Mr. Podlasly is a member of the Board of Directors of Hydro One, a member of the Indigenous Advisory Council of the Canadian National Railway Company and a director of the Nlaka’pamux Nation Legacy Trust.
He holds a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Trinity Western University.
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