Mark H.
About Mark H.
Mark H. serves as the Head of Strategy at Interac Corp. in Toronto, Ontario, since March 2024, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at RBC, Plaid, and other organizations in the financial and legal sectors.
Work at Interac
Mark H. serves as the Head of Strategy at Interac Corp., a position he has held since March 2024. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the organization. Interac is known for its payment solutions and services in Canada. Mark's leadership in this capacity is focused on enhancing the company's strategic initiatives and aligning them with market demands.
Previous Experience at RBC
Prior to his current role, Mark H. worked at RBC in various capacities. He was the Senior Counsel for the Digital, Payments & Cards Legal Team from 2017 to 2018. He later served as the Head of the Digital Legal Team from 2018 to 2020, where he led legal efforts related to digital services. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Director for Global Technology & Operations for a brief period in 2021.
Experience at Plaid
Mark H. held multiple roles at Plaid, including Head of Canada Connectivity from 2023 to 2024 and Financial Institution Partnerships from 2021 to 2023. In these positions, he focused on enhancing connectivity solutions within the Canadian market and building partnerships with financial institutions. His work contributed to Plaid's efforts in improving financial data sharing and integration.
Education and Expertise
Mark H. has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School from 2006 to 2009. He also completed a Single Course Enrollment in LLM Trade-Mark Law at the same institution from 2014 to 2015. His undergraduate studies include a BA in Jewish History from UCL (1999-2003) and an MA in Jewish Studies from McGill University (2003-2005). Additionally, he studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bloxham School.
Leadership in Financial Data Exchange
Mark H. co-chaired the Technical Task Force for Canada at the Financial Data Exchange from 2023 to 2024. In this role, he contributed to the development of technical standards for financial data sharing, emphasizing his expertise in the field of open finance and payments. His leadership in this task force reflects his commitment to advancing industry standards and practices.