President, National Research Council of Canada
Mitch Davies returned to the NRC as President for a 5-year term on January 3, 2024, having previously served in the role from December 2020 to October 2021.
Mr. Davies has extensive experience in science, innovation and industrial development developed over more than 30 years of public service.
Since 2006 and prior to joining the NRC, Mr. Davies held a number of senior executive positions at the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, including Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and founding executive of Innovation Canada. Mitch was also the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Sector and Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Innovation Sector. Mr. Davies has also held executive roles across government, including at the Privy Council Office.
Mr. Davies holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba.