Dr. Brian Barge, PhD
President and CEO

Biography

Brian Barge is President and CEO of CMC Microsystems.  Prior to CMC, Brian was President and CEO of the Ottawa Economic Development Corporation where he played a leadership role in the development of Ottawa’s high technology industry. Before that he was President and CEO of the Alberta Research Council, one of Canada’s premier R&D organizations.

Brian began his career as a scientist at the Alberta Research Council working in advanced radar systems, and subsequently led research and development in areas such as atmospheric sciences, intelligent systems, energy, and biotechnology.

Throughout his career, Brian has worked to stimulate the creation and growth of technology-intensive companies, and to develop innovative partnerships among companies, universities, non-profits and governments in many areas strategic to Canada’s future.

Brian holds Doctoral and Master’s degrees from McGill University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Saskatchewan.