Mark Parsons

Vice President and Chief Economist at ATB Financial

Speaker

Mark is the Vice President and Chief Economist at ATB Financial, where he leads a dynamic team inproviding insightful commentary and strategic economic outlooks, primarily focused on Alberta.With over two decades of experience in senior economic positions, including notable roles at AlbertaTreasury Board and Finance, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Department of Finance Canada,Mark has established himself as a trusted authority in the field. He is a regular speaker at industryconferences and a frequent contributor to media discussions on economic trends. He holds aMaster's degree in Economics from the University of Alberta and is a CFA charterholder. Mark is onthe Board of Directors for Nordiq Canada, the national sport organization for cross-country andpara-nordic skiing.