Dr. Axel Meisen C.M., Ph.D., P.Eng, EurIng, FCAE, FCIC, FIEI
Tel: (780) 450-5500
axel.meisen [at] albertainnovates.ca
As Chair of Foresight, Dr. Meisen engages pre-eminent thinkers from Canada and around the world with a focus on defining issues where Tech Futures can strengthen its role as a strategic agent for economic development across Alberta and a leader in innovation and research.
Dr. Meisen has been awarded Canada's highest honour of merit for lifetime achievement. In 2008, Dr. Meisen was one of 75 Canadians named by the Governor General to the Order of Canada. Dr. Meisen was recognized for his work in the field of education, specifically for his important contributions to the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador through his leadership of the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Meisen served as president of Memorial University from September 1999 until December 2007, during which time Memorial saw a significant increase in enrolment coupled with unprecedented funding and enhanced research. Dr. Meisen was selected as one of the Top 50 CEO’s in Atlantic Canada in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He moved to Alberta for his new position as Chair of Foresight in 2008. In the spring of 2010, Dr. Meisen was appointed as president of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO for a two-year term.
Dr. Lois Macklin B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., RPF
Tel: (780) 450-4630
lois.macklin [at] albertainnovates.ca
As Manager of Foresight Research at Tech Futures, Dr. Macklin conceptualizes and implements foresight activities designed to position the province of Alberta as a global innovation and research leader. Prior to joining the Alberta Government in 2004, Dr. Macklin owned and managed a consulting firm that specialized in forest management and planning for a variety of resource based industries in Western Canada. Today, Dr. Macklin researches the impact of strategic scenario creation on the public policy development process.
Ms. Lynn Fleming, B.Ed.
Executive Assistant
Tel: (780) 450-5238
Lynn.fleming [at] albertainnovates.ca
Ms. Fleming has been with Tech Futures since 2007. Since that time she has provided executive assistance to three Vice Presidents of various technology development centers within the organization.