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Michael Mahon

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Chief Executive Officer at Alberta Innovates
📍 Ma-Me-O Beach, Alberta, Canada

Dr. Mike Mahon is the CEO of Alberta Innovates, leveraging his extensive experience to foster the provinces innovation ecosystem. He previously served for 13 years as President of the University of Lethbridge and holds a Ph. D. from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His personal and professional interests are deeply rooted in sport and human performance. A former professor of Kinesiology, he has applied his expertise by working with high-performance athletes and national teams, reflecting a lifelong passion for sports science and recreation.

Unique fact: He served as a sport scientist for Team Canada at multiple Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ma-Me-O Beach, Alberta, Canada
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Priorities

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Alberta's Innovation Ecosystem
As CEO of Alberta Innovates, his primary focus is on advancing and growing the province's technology and research sectors.
Higher Education Leadership
Served as a university president for over a decade and now provides executive coaching for leaders in higher education.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Alberta Innovates
12-2023
President Emeritus
The University of Lethbridge
7-2023
Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education
The University of Lethbridge
7-2010 - 6-2023
President and Vice Chancellor and Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education
The University of Lethbridge
7-2023
Executive Coach
Self-employed
In the press

Media appearances

Alberta Innovates - Mike Mahon - Telling It Like It Is. Featured in YouTube
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Alberta Innovates will have to end, amalgamate some programs ... CEO says. Featured in CBC
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Education
1989 - 1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1981 - 1983
Master's Degree
University of Alberta
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