Marty Parker, Chairman and CEO

Marty is the country’s leading expert on Human Capital, and is a frequent commentator on issues surrounding corporate leadership and organizational culture. He has written for the National Post, Canadian Business and Profit, and has appeared on Canada AM, BNN and CP24. He also publishes a regular newsletter called The Waterline: Highs and Lows in Leadership and Corporate Culture.

Marty's book, Culture Connection: How Developing a Winning Culture Will Give Your Organization a Competitive Advantage, was recently published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Culture Connection is filled with advice from top business leaders, including: Clive Beddoe, founding shareholder and Chairman, WestJet; Isadore Sharp, founder and Chairman, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS Corporation; and Michael McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods.

Marty founded Waterstone Human Capital in 2003, and the Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program in 2005.

Formerly, Marty was managing director and partner with The Caldwell Partners International, and was executive vice-president of The CCL Group, a leading marketing communications group of companies. His  earlier career was with Johnson & Johnson and Labatt Breweries, where he held progressively senior sales and marketing positions.

Marty is a member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, and a former director of VON Canada and Junior Achievement. He holds a Bachelor of Arts as well as a Master of Science from the University of Guelph.