Charles Banfield

Charles Banfield is an experienced professional in economic development and marketing, currently serving as Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives at York Region since May 2013. Prior roles at York Region include Policy & Project Development Specialist and Marketing Coordinator. Previously, Charles managed the Economic Development Office's Farmers' Market while working as a Research Assistant in Caledon. Other notable positions include Marketing & Communications Manager at The Millcroft Inn & Spa and Marketing Manager at ACTS Fitness & Athletics. Charles has an MBA in Marketing Management and International Business Studies from Dalhousie University and Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Western Philosophy from Memorial University. Further education includes certificates from the University of Oxford in Understanding Economic Development and from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Innovation and Commercialization.