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Mark Podlasly

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Chief Executive Officer at First Nations Major Projects Coalition
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Mark Podlasly is CEO of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition and serves on the boards of CIBC and Hydro One. He is an expert in governance, capital projects, and sustainability, focusing on Indigenous equity in major developments.

Mark is deeply committed to Indigenous economic reconciliation, leading initiatives that support significant Indigenous ownership in large-scale projects across Canada. He has also undertaken extensive French language training.

He currently governs an Indigenous Sovereign Wealth Fund exceeding C$106 million, diversifying investments across various markets.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Priorities

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Indigenous Economic Reconciliation
As CEO of FNMPC, he leads efforts to advance Indigenous equity ownership and participation in major energy, infrastructure, and resource projects.
Capital Projects & Governance
He has expertise in aligning strategy, risk, and performance with long-term value creation for major capital projects.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Chief Executive Officer
First Nations Major Projects Coalition
11-2023
Board Member
CIBC
6-2022
Board Member
Hydro One
3-2011
Trustee
Indigenous Sovereign Wealth Fund - Nlaka'pamux Legacy Trust
3-2016
Chair
First Nations Limited Partnership (LNG Pipeline)
In the press

Media appearances

First Nations Major Projects Coalition appoints new CEO. Featured in Shipping Matters
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First Nations Major Projects Coalition Opens the Market - Newsfile. Featured in Newsfile
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Education
1999 - 2000
Master’s Degree
Harvard University
6-2023 - 3-2024
ICD.D
Institute of Corporate Directors
1984 - 1988
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Trinity Western University
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