NAV CANADA announced the appointment of Mark Cooper as President & CEO, effective December 2, 2024.
Mr. Cooper has 25 years of experience in aviation and has been instrumental in the evolution of NAV CANADA’s Strategic Direction since joining NAV CANADA in 2019 as Vice President & Chief Technology and Information Officer.
“The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Cooper as the next leader of NAV CANADA. He brings a proven track record of innovation, supporting operational excellence, and visionary leadership. We are confident Mark’s expertise will guide NAV CANADA through its next chapter and reinforce our commitment to providing value to stakeholders through enhanced safety, efficiency, resiliency, and sustainable growth,” said Michelle Savoy, Chair of the Board of Directors of NAV CANADA.
Mark’s appointment follows the previously announced retirement of Raymond G. Bohn, as President and CEO.
“We thank Ray for his exceptional leadership at NAV CANADA, steering the company through challenges, and delivering on key initiatives. His dedication and vision have laid a strong foundation for the future”.
Mark Cooper is responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight of operational technology, information management and cyber security.
Mr. Cooper is responsible for providing leadership to a diverse group of employees who provide mission critical services; and developing and maintaining technologies that support the safe and efficient movement of air traffic.
Prior to joining NAV CANADA, Mr. Cooper was lead Partner for Aviation Technology with Deloitte, after an 18-year career with Lockheed Martin.
At Lockheed Martin, Mr. Cooper was the Managing Director for the Global Aviation organisation responsible for services and solutions deployed to over 100 clients worldwide across the Air Traffic Management, Airport and Airline domains.
Mark Cooper is responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight of operational technology, information management and cyber security.
Mr. Cooper is responsible for providing leadership to a diverse group of employees who provide mission critical services; and developing and maintaining technologies that support the safe and efficient movement of air traffic.
Prior to joining NAV CANADA, Mr. Cooper was lead Partner for Aviation Technology with Deloitte, after an 18-year career with Lockheed Martin.
At Lockheed Martin, Mr. Cooper was the Managing Director for the Global Aviation organisation responsible for services and solutions deployed to over 100 clients worldwide across the Air Traffic Management, Airport and Airline domains.
Mr. Cooper holds an Honours degree in Physics and Computing from Coventry University, and served on the Executive Committee of CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation) from 2017 to 2019.
