Brad Parry was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Calgary Economic Development in 2022. He joined the organization in 2019 as Vice-President of Marketing and Communications. With over two decades of marketing leadership experience across industries that span public, private, startup and not-for-profit organizations, Parry has a demonstrated history of building inclusive organizational cultures that are data-centric and focused on growth, spearheading digital and technology transformation and driving innovation. A passionate, strategic and analytical thinker with a penchant for getting things done, Parry has led and acted as a key advisor to small, medium and large-scale operations in the fields of media, technology, advertising and artificial intelligence. He has held several board of director positions, including board advisor and marketing lead for Data for Good, a national volunteer organization that brings together leading data experts and enthusiasts with high-impact social organizations. Parry is also an officer of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fun