From the private sector, these roles bring overall corporate authority and the ability to align company strategy with local innovation priorities:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or President, Partner, or Owner
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or VP Finance
- General Manager / Managing Director (for regional or business-unit leadership)
- Chief Innovation Officer, VP/Director of Innovation or Transformation
- VP/Director of Digital, Digital Strategy, or Digital Partnerships
- VP/Director of Product, Customer Experience, or Service Design
- Chief Strategy Officer, VP/Director of Strategy or Corporate Development
- Head/Director of Corporate Ventures, Corporate VC, or Strategic Investments
- Head/Director of Business Development or Partnerships
- Chief Sustainability Officer or VP/Director of ESG or Sustainability
- VP/Director of Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, or Public Policy
- VP/Director of Community Investment, Social Impact, or Corporate Citizenship
- Senior executives from major local employers (e.g., VP/Director roles in operations, technology, or facilities)
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