John Nelson

Manager, Industry Partnerships
- 7053 Nicol , Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
ohn is a Higher Education Administrator and Executive Coach with more than 18 years of professional experience in student affairs, international education, and international partnership development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, an MEng in Technology Innovation Management from Carleton University, and an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. He has also completed the Innovation Governance Program (iGP) by the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI). As an ICF Certified executive coach, he works with high potential entrepreneurs and professionals navigating change, and with high school and university students exploring academic and professional options. He is also actively engaged in supporting and mentoring new immigrants to Canada as they transition to the Canadian workforce and in facilitating partnerships with collaborators in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Ottawa.