Mark Carney

Mark Carney is a Canadian economist who has transitioned from leading central banks to becoming the Prime Minister of Canada, overseeing significant economic and policy changes. After playing a critical role in navigating the Canadian economy through the 2008 global financial crisis as Governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney went on to lead the Bank of England and later become Prime Minister of Canada. Prior to his extensive public service, Carney spent thirteen years at Goldman Sachs, working in their London, Tokyo, New York, and Toronto offices. During his tenure, he held increasingly senior positions, including co-head of sovereign risk and managing director for investment banking, advising on South Africa’s post-apartheid entry into international bond markets and engaging in Goldman’s activities during the 1998 Russian financial crisis.

He entered Canadian federal politics in January 2025, winning the Liberal Party leadership election in March 2025. Sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada on March 14, 2025, he led the Liberal Party to a minority government victory in the April 2025 federal election, winning a seat in the House of Commons for Nepean. He currently serves as Chair of the Group of Seven (G7) in 2025.