Marc Folch

Marc Folch has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Marc is currently the Director of Innovation Research & Insights at Interac Corp., a position they have held since 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Manager of Innovation Insights & Emerging Solutions at Interac Corp. from 2018 to 2022.

In 2020, Marc also took on the role of Co-Chairman of the Open Banking Expert Group at Mobey Forum. In this role, they facilitated global meetings of financial sector executives, designed brainstorm sessions, and co-wrote content based on the group's insights.

In 2018, Marc was a Co-Organizer of the Canadian Dream Summit, where they played a key role in designing and implementing the event, which aimed to bring together thought leaders and innovators to help build more unicorns in Canada.

Prior to these roles, Marc co-owned DanceLife X Centre from 2016 to 2018. Marc also served as a Senior Manager of Analytics Delivery at Interac Association from 2015 to 2017, where they designed and oversaw the build of self-serve analytics and led the company-wide analytics training program.

Before joining Interac, Marc held the position of Director of Global Pricing at Roamly from 2012 to 2014. Marc also founded Toronto Condo Accommodations in 2011.

Marc's earlier experience includes roles at Rogers Communications, where they worked as a Senior Analyst of Pricing Strategy and a Business Development Analyst in the Wireless Roaming department. Marc began their career as an MBA Graduate from the Richard Ivey School of Business in 2008.

Overall, Marc Folch has demonstrated expertise in innovation research, insights, and analytics across various industries and has contributed to the development of impactful initiatives and events.

Marc Folch holds an MBA degree in Strategy from the Ivey Business School at Western University, obtained from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, they completed their Hon B.Com in Commerce at McMaster University, from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, Marc holds certifications in Executive Presence, Pitching Yourself for Opportunity, Presenting Data Effectively to Inform and Inspire, Presenting to Senior Executives, and Executive Influence, obtained from LinkedIn.