John Swettenham

John Swettenham is an energetic and experienced senior executive with a proven track record in driving business growth and profitability within Canadian Crown Corporations. He excels in leading various areas including strategy, brand development, marketing, public relations, operations, sales, and new media integration. With extensive governance experience, John has held notable positions such as Board Chair, Council Chair, Committee Chair, and Association Vice President.

His strategic vision and leadership skills enabled him to reposition a national museum, elevate visitor attendance and revenue, and enhance national brand awareness. John also successfully transformed Canada Post's parcel delivery service from a low-quality B2B brand to a leading e-commerce B2C brand.

A marketing innovator, John Swettenham developed virtual museum tours, implemented successful social media campaigns, and revamped brand perception to establish eCommerce shipping leadership for Canada Post. As a governance expert, he effectively navigated challenges such as significant funding cuts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

John's educational background includes an MBA from Ivey Business School at Western University and a BA Honours in Economics from McGill University. He has held key roles such as Chief Marketing Officer at The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Interim Co-President & CEO at the Canadian Museum of Nature, and various leadership positions at Canada Post.