Mark Podlasly

Mark Podlasly is the Director of Economic Policy and Initiatives at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition where he leads policy development at a First Nations collective seeking ownership in major projects such as pipelines, mines, and electric infrastructure, as well as improvements in project environmental practices.

Mr. Podlasly is a member of the Indigenous Advisory Council at CN Rail and a member of the External Expert Panel of the Manitoba Government (Crown Services) where he provides advice regarding the response to the Economic Review of Bipole III and Keeyask power generation and transmission projects. Mr. Podlasly is the chair of the First Nations Limited Partnership (Gas Pipeline), Trustee of the Nlaka'pamux Nation Legacy Trust and a member of the Climate Strategy Advisory Board at the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Mr. Podlasly is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. Mr. Podlasly holds a Master in Public Administration degree from Harvard University as well as a Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration from Trinity Western University.​​