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Biography

Arun Sharma is an experienced International Partnerships Specialist with over eight years of experience in stakeholder management, partnership building, global government relations, public affairs, and cross-functional team management. With a master’s in international finance and financial institutions from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and a bachelor’s in commerce-economics (Hons) from Panjab University, India, Arun has worked in a variety of industries, including a trade association, academia, consumer goods, and non-profit organizations.

In Arun's most recent role at the University of Saskatchewan, he built and maintained relationships with global government and industry stakeholders to support the university's priorities. Arun's passion and strong belief in creating positive change, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving successful outcomes have been the driving forces behind his career.

Arun manages our partnerships in Europe.