With over a decade of experience in the sustainability space, Tony is a strategic operations and programs leader who drives organizational impact by bridging high-level governance with frontline execution. Having spent the last eight years at Foresight, he played a pivotal role in scaling the organization from a single program into a multi-program portfolio, working heavily alongside a cross-section of funders. 

With deep expertise spanning the rigorous compliance of the pharmaceutical industry and the fast-paced growth of the cleantech sector, Tony specializes in managing large portfolios and scaling impact-driven programs. With a proven track record as Chair of the University of the Fraser Valley Alumni Association board, Tony brings deep experience in governance, strategic planning, and board oversight. Tony is well-versed across all levels of government, various industries, and academia, allowing him to offer a holistic perspective in his work. Tony holds a BA in Geography, with a focus on environmental and international studies, and a Minor in Sociology from the University of the Fraser Valley.

Speaker Introduction

Foresight Canada works with a broad ecosystem—including innovators, industry, investors, government, and Indigenous communities—to identify, develop, and ensure the adoption of cleantech solutions that enhance productivity, boost profitability, and generate operational efficiencies.

Tony is a strategic operations and programs leader with over a decade of experience advancing sustainability and clean technology. As Director of Acceleration at Foresight, he oversees all accelerator programming, guiding Canada’s most promising cleantech ventures from startup to commercial success. With an extensive background bridging pharmaceutical compliance and cleantech operations, he also serves as Chair of the University of the Fraser Valley Alumni Association Board.

Tony is available to comment on...

  • Foresight acceleration programming:
    • Grow/CXO Programs
    • Startup Visa Program
    • AccelerateIP Program
    • BizAP
  • Canadian Cleantech Ventures
  • Programming Partnerships