John Stackhouse is a highly respected journalist, editor, and author with a wealth of experience in the media and business industries. He is currently the Senior Vice-President, Office of the CEO for RBC, where he advises the executive leadership on emerging trends in Canada's economy. John's work focuses on technological change and innovation, examining how to successfully navigate the new economy so more people can thrive in the age of disruption. With his travels across the country and around the world, John provides insights grounded in his experience on the front lines of the media revolution.

Prior to joining RBC, John spent nearly 25 years at the Globe and Mail, where he served as editor-in-chief, editor of Report on Business, and a foreign correspondent in New Delhi, India. As a world-class journalist, John has interviewed a range of prominent world leaders and figures, including Vladimir Putin, Kofi Annan, and Benazir Bhutto. He possesses a deep understanding of national and international affairs, making him a highly sought-after commentator on current events.

In the community, John serves as a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs, the C.D. ‎Howe Institute, and on the boards of Queen's University and the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada. He is the author of three books: Out of Poverty, Timbit Nation, and Mass Disruption: Thirty Years on the Front Lines of a Media Revolution. His fourth, Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping The Future will be published in April 2020.

John's broad educational background in marketing, finance, and economics, is grounded in his B.Comm. degree from Queen's University. Additionally, he studied at Upper Canada College.

Overall, John Stackhouse's breadth of experience and expertise make him a valued leader in the media and business industries, as well as a respected authority on current events and global affairs.