Ian Delaney

Ian Delaney is a policy advisor to ITIF's Canada Centre for Innovation and Competitiveness. He is one of Canada’s most storied business leaders and one of the mining world’s most respected figures, having served as CEO and President of the global resource firm Sherritt Inc. (formally Viridian) for over 20 years. Before Sherritt, Ian was the CEO and President of the the property firm, Horsham Corporation and was the former President of Merrill Lynch Canada.

Today, in addition to Allarta, Ian also chairs the boards of the Westaim Corporation and the non-profit air ambulance service, Ornge. Ian is a licensed airplane and helicopter pilot.