Mark Carney
Canadian economist and politician (born 1965)
Mark Joseph Carney was born on March 16, 1965, in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University in 1988, and a Master's (1993) and Doctorate (1995) in Economics from Oxford University.
Before entering public service, he spent thirteen years at Goldman Sachs, holding various senior positions, and also served as Governor of the Bank of Canada (2008-2013) and the Bank of England (2013-2020), as well as the UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance. He is currently the 24th Prime Minister of Canada, having assumed the position in March 2025.
2008
Successfully guided Canada through the global financial crisis
2011
Appointed Chairman of the Financial Stability Board
2013
Became the first non-Briton to head the Bank of England
2019
Appointed UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance
2020
Led ESG and impact investing strategy at Brookfield Asset Management
2021
Founded the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) at COP26
2021
Published the book "Values: Building a Better World for All."
2025
Elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
2025
Sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada
