HOPA Ports is pleased to welcome Mark John Stewart, ICD.D, Managing Director of Wentworth Strategy Group and Industry Professor at McMaster University, to its Board of Directors.
Board Chair Anne Waldes, on behalf of the Board of Directors and HOPA staff, welcomed Mark to the organization. Mark brings extensive experience in strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement, advising CEOs, boards, and senior leaders across Canada and internationally.
As Managing Director of Wentworth Strategy Group, he leads senior consultants supporting organizations through complex strategic and organizational challenges. He is also President of FlyPrint, a Hamilton‑based marketing agency that has supported community organizations since 2007.
An accomplished board leader and community builder, Mark has served as Chair of Empowerment Squared, Chair of the Bay Area Health Trust, and Co‑Chair of the City of Hamilton Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability. His longstanding connection to McMaster University includes roles as Industry Professor in the Master of Communications Management program, President of the McMaster Alumni Association, and member of the Board of Governors.
Mark holds an MBA from the DeGroote School of Business, the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management and has completed executive studies at Harvard Business School. His leadership and community contributions have been recognized by CBC, Rotary International, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, and the McMaster Alumni Association.
He is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal and a member of the Order of Hamilton.
“Mark’s strategic insight, governance experience, and deep understanding of stakeholder engagement will be a valuable addition to our Board,” said Anne Waldes, Chair of the Board of Directors, HOPA Ports. “His leadership and community perspective will support HOPA’s continued growth and its role in strengthening Ontario’s transportation network and economy.”
“I’m honoured to join the Board of Directors at HOPA Ports,” said Mark John Stewart. “It’s a privilege to serve alongside fellow directors and the leadership team, and I look forward to contributing my experience in support of HOPA’s long term vision and its vital role in our regional and national economy.”
