Mark Simpson, BA, CMC

Mark Simpson,
BA, CMC
Co-ordinator - Business Administration - Project Management, Business Administration Supply Chain, Analytics for Business Decision Making (B126/B156, B122/B162 & B412)

Biography

Mark is a strategist who works to build the capabilities, capacity and sustainability of organizations and people. His focus is on growth and profit in all stages of industry and organizational lifecycle. As a committed and proven social entrepreneur, Mark brings into the classroom a unique perspective that spans both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Mark uses traditional strategic tools and blends in new concepts such as the Business Canvas Model and Blue Ocean Strategy. In addition , Mark writes cases based upon the consulting work done by his students.

Mark motivates others through his passion and commitment, allowing individuals to explore their own talents and consider the options available to them. He is actively involved with Goodwill Industries and with children's and youth mental health agencies, and works with them developing leadership and change management programs.

Academic Credentials

Certified Management Consultant, Canadian Association o f Management Consultants, 2013

Bachelor of Applied Arts, Radio and Television Arts, Ryerson University, 1977

Areas of Specialization

Management Consulting

Strategy

Areas of Expertise

Small Business Start-ups

Youth Entrepreneurship

Microfinance

Organizational Change

Leadership and Culture

Not-for-Profits

Career Highlights

2003-Present – Professor and Coordinator, George Brown College

2011-Present – Founder and CEO, Business In The Streets (Charity)

2010-Present – President, Social Business Strategy ( Consulting)

2000-2003 – Part-time Professor, George Brown College

2001-2002 – Part-time Professor, Humber College

1999-2010 – President, Simpson Johnson (Consulting)

1991-1999 – Director Business Development, Canadian Satellite Communications

1989-1991 – General Manager, Seltech Broadcast Syste ms Limite

Other Activities

Founder and Board Chair – Business In The Streets

Director – Ignite Capital

Past Chair – Board of Directors, Windfall Basics

Founder – Enactus, George Brown College

Awards

Excellence in Teaching and Learning, George Brown College, 2009

Investing In Our Future Award Nominee, George Brown College, 2008

Fellow, John Dobson, 2007

Rookie Faculty Advisor of the Year, Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship, 2007

Investing In Our Future Award Nominee, George Brown College, 2007