Mark Ross is a highly accomplished executive, entrepreneur, and innovator with a successful track record in driving change and achieving business strategies across a range of organizations, from large Fortune 500 companies to small startups. He boasts diverse experience in cloud computing, international business, and mechanical engineering. Ross has studied at prestigious universities such as NYU Stern School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, and HEC Paris, and has received numerous awards, including the 2014 BBVA innovation award and the 2009 IDC Enterprise Innovation Award. Ross is a dynamic speaker, delivering over 50 keynotes around the world on cloud computing-related topics. He co-founded GridMarkets and previously founded and served as executive director of the Asia Cloud Computing Association and CEO of CloudGarage, as well as held senior positions at Sun Life Financial. Ross is highly adept at communicating visions, building consensus, and fomenting passion in culturally and geographically diverse teams.