David J. Finch
Director of Policy and Research @Learningcity
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Policy and Research @Learningcity
Calgary, AB, CA
EDUCATION
Western University
Honours BA, Political Science
Walden University
Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executve Management Program, Management
University of Kent
Masters of Arts, International Relations
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape - University of Calgary
Doctor of Design
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID J. FINCH
Dr. David J. Finch holds a Ph.D. in management and is an active educator, scholar, and practitioner. He has numerous academic appointments, including as a Professor and Senior Fellow at Mount Royal University, and a Visiting Fellow at the Henley Business School at the University of Reading (UK). He has also taught at the University of Calgary and Ohio University. Dr. Finch specializes in labour market dynamics, focusing on the increasing demand for adaptive and open learning systems. He sat on the Government of Alberta’s Minister\'s Council for Higher Education and Skills. In addition, Dr. Finch is the Research and Policy Director at the LearningCITY Collective. Previously, he was seconded to Calgary Economic Development, where he led studies on labour market issues. Dr. Finch is a candidate for his Doctor of Design (DDes) at the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. His DDes research explores the intersection of regional economic development and adaptive learning systems. Dr. Finch has authored over 50 scholarly articles in journals such as the Academy of Management Learning & Education, Higher Education, International Journal of Management Education, Education + Training, Journal of Business Ethics, and Industry and Higher Education. He is also the author of numerous books. Dr. Finch authored a study of Calgary’s learning ecosystem, facilitated the development of Calgary’s Skills Development Framework, and co-authored a policy report on Canadian youth migration. Before academia, Dr. Finch held progressively senior roles in policy, product design, marketing, and corporate strategy with Bell Canada, Rogers Communications, and Harris Corporation.
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