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Kari Harvey ICD.D

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Chief Executive Officer at Innovation Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Kari Harvey is the CEO of Innovation Saskatchewan, leveraging over 25 years of public service experience to grow the provinces technology sector. Her work focuses on supporting tech startups, research commercialization, and talent development. She holds both a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina.

Born and raised in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Kari has dedicated her career to public service within the province, holding senior leadership roles across the Ministries of Agriculture, Health, and Intergovernmental Affairs before leading Innovation Saskatchewan.

She holds the ICD. D designation and serves on the boards of several major research organizations, including VIDO and the Canadian Light Source.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Kari cares about

Tech Sector Growth
As CEO of Innovation Saskatchewan, she leads initiatives to triple the province's technology sector by supporting startups, investment, and talent development.
Research Commercialization
Her role involves working with the research community to ensure Saskatchewan's research and commercialization interests are maximized for economic growth.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Chief Executive Officer
Innovation Saskatchewan
7-2019 - 1-2020
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Innovation Saskatchewan
10-2016 - 7-2019
Chief Operating Officer
Innovation Saskatchewan
7-2012 - 10-2016
Assistant Deputy Minister
Executive Council - Intergovernmental Affairs -International Relations and Protocol
12-2010 - 6-2012
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Executive Council - Intergovernmental Affairs
In the press

Media appearances

Kari Harvey - Innovation Saskatchewan. Featured in Innovation Saskatchewan
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Saskatoon PowHERlunch | Speaker Announcement: Kari Harvey (Innovation Saskatchewan). Featured in PowHER House
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Education
2003 - 2004
Master of Public Administration - MPA
University of Regina
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
University of Regina
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