Kumaran Nadesan is the cofounder and deputy chairman of 369 Global, a Canadian group of companies focused on skills training, media, and global talent mobility. A former civil servant in the Ontario Public Service, he has led initiatives in policy and innovation, partnerships and growth, and intergovernmental affairs. Kumaran has participated in national trade missions and is a vocal advocate for everyday Canadian leadership. Named a CivicAction DiverseCity Fellow, Established Professional of the Year by the Canadian Tamil Professionals Association, and Inspirational Leader of the Year at the CanadianSME National Business Awards, he brings a rare mix of public insight and entrepreneurial drive.