Mark Jones
About Mark Jones
Mark Jones is the Director of Product Development at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he has worked since 2018. He has established relationships with major Canadian retailers and has a strong background in product development and design education.
Work at Canopy Growth
Mark Jones has been serving as the Director of Product Development at Canopy Growth Corporation since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing product development strategies through design thinking and applied foresight methods. His position involves collaboration with various teams to ensure successful product launches and market presence.
Education and Expertise
Mark Jones holds a Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design from OCAD University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Carleton University, completing his studies from 1994 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in mass-appeal design and product development.
Background
Mark Jones has a diverse professional background in product development and management. He previously worked as a Senior Product Developer at Loblaw Companies Limited from 2013 to 2015 and as the Global Category Manager at Umbra from 2012 to 2013. He also held the position of Director of Product and Business Development at Groupe SEB for Lagostina Canada from 2015 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Jones has established relationships with major Canadian retailers, including Loblaws Real Canadian Superstores, Costco, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Hudson's Bay, TJX/Winners, and Crate & Barrel. He has a proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar projects and building new brands from inception to household equity.
Teaching and Curriculum Development
Mark Jones has contributed to academia by developing curriculum and serving as a guest lecturer and instructor at Sheridan College and The Ontario College of Art and Design. His teaching focuses on mass-appeal design, design thinking, and applied foresight, sharing his industry knowledge with students.