Mark Harris

Mark Harris is a Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based in Toronto, Canada.14 He holds several key leadership roles within the firm:

1. Co-leader of BCG's Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE) practice in Canada1
2. Global lead for BCG's work with pensions1
3. Global Leader for the Pension Plan Sector4

In his role, Mark works with Canadian investors across various asset classes to:

• Develop fund strategies
• Optimize fund operations
• Assess new investment opportunities
• Unlock value in portfolio companies1

His areas of expertise include:

• Portfolio acceleration
• Fund strategy and operations
• Digital growth and transformation1

Mark is particularly focused on helping pension funds develop their strategies and evolve into world-class global investors. He is currently working on determining how digital innovation and analytics can shape fund strategies and unlock portfolio value.1

Before joining BCG, Mark worked as an analyst with Scotiabank's Private Client Group.1

At BCG, Mark has been involved in significant projects that have driven substantial impact for clients. For example, he worked with one of the world's leading public pension funds to develop a firm-wide global digital knowledge management and data strategy, which generated 7 to 9 basis points of added value.2

Mark's work aligns with BCG's broader focus on helping principal investors and private equity firms navigate the changing landscape of investment opportunities, including emerging areas like climate transition investments in North America.3