Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Atul Sharma, a recruitment led by Kevin Gormely
Toronto, ON - July 29, 2024
PortsToronto is pleased to welcome a new member of its Communications & Public Affairs team. On August 12, Mr. Atul Sharma will join PortsToronto as Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations.
Mr. Sharma is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in government relations, strategic consulting and economic policy. Prior to joining PortsToronto, Mr. Sharma managed federal and US government relations for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), having built trusted relationships with key decision-makers and securing millions in funding for Toronto Pearson International Airport.
He brings a wealth of experience to PortsToronto, having held senior roles at GCI Group Canada and Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where he drove revenue growth, managed high-stakes client negotiations, and executed strategic and tactical government relations plans.
Mr. Sharma has taught economics at Sheridan College, and holds an undergraduate degree from Carleton University and a Master of Economics degree from the University of Ottawa. Committed to community service, he has served on several boards including the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Future Borders Coalition, and currently serves on the board of Community Door.
We look forward to the insights and expertise he will bring to this role as we continue to advance our key strategic priorities and achieve our business goals.
About PortsToronto
For more than 100 years PortsToronto has worked with its partners at the federal, provincial and municipal levels to enhance the economic growth of the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomed approximately 2.8 million passengers in 2019; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada's largest freshwater marinas; and the marine Port of Toronto that includes businesses in a variety of sectors including marine shipping, cargo services, media production and passenger cruises. PortsToronto is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities and has invested more than $28 million since 2009 in charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond. PortsToronto operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and is guided by a board with representation from all three levels of government.
Original Source: PortsToronto News
This recruitment was co-led by Managing Partner, Kevin Gormely & Senior Associate, Harangad Singh.
