Rob McLean

"Rob is an internationally recognized by knowledge-based organizations as an expert on value creation. He built a reputation as a leading advisor to corporations and governments on strategic issues and systemic shifts, such as the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA, the evolution of the internet, the rising importance of intellectual capital, and the shifting frameworks for measuring performance and value. He has executive experience in the private, public, research and social purpose sectors in roles with Ernst & Young (partner), the Ontario Premier’s Council on Economic Renewal (executive director), the International Federation of Institutes for Advanced Study (executive director), and future Innovate (chief innovation officer)."