MARK PODLASLY
Director, Economic Policy and Initiatives,  First Nations Major Project Coalition

Mark Podlasly (Nlaka’pamux Nation) is a major infrastructure specialist, providing strategic advice on Indigenous-corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment issues. He has over 25 years of extensive experience in the development of capital projects connected to energy, natural resources, and community infrastructure around the world.

He is the Director of Economic Policy and Initiatives at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, a national 80+ Indigenous nation collective that seeks ownership of major projects such as pipelines, electric utilities, and mining support infrastructure, and an Adjunct Professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business.

Mark holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and is a regular speaker at global business and governance events.