Alison Nankivell

Alison Nankivell was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MaRS in December 2023. Previously, she was Senior Vice President, Fund Investments and Global Scaling at BDC Capital, where she was responsible for investments in venture capital and growth funds, as well as strategic ESG initiatives and global expansion. Alison has worked in senior investment roles at the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, Export Development Canada (EDC), and is fluent in Mandarin. With a passion for driving sustainable growth and a strong dedication to nurturing emerging talent, Alison is poised to continue MaRS Discovery District's mission of supporting startups and making a positive impact on society.