Sharon is Director of Research for LS Market Strategy, a global research firm based in Newmarket Ontario. She has over 17 years of experience working with international and regional government on business development, securing funding, information strategy and FDI (foreign direct investment). She delivered over 300 reports for international government and businesses including global reports on foresight and innovation. Over 55 reports have been developed, implemented and published by regional government, including guides to funding to support business and a plan for manufacturers to innovate and to engage workers. Sharon was a member of a life sciences and information technology global teams with the Finland Trade Center, spanning 50 countries, and won international awards for this work. She has CDIA+ certification, MIS from AIIM, a BA in Political Science and a Master of Library and Information Studies degree from McGill University.