Lisa Marks

Owner, Brand Alive Inc.

Lisa Marks, BComm is an award-winning global event industry leader and champion. A proud Canadian and a “creative in a suit,” Marks is a corporate professional with an imaginative mind.

Lisa’s background includes nearly 15 years of experience in the events industry, on both the agency and in-house corporate sides. Lisa spent most of her career as head of events for Canada’s leading connectivity company, Shaw Communications, where she built a multi-million-dollar portfolio and layered events into overall brand strategy, modernizing and amplifying the culture of Shaw.

Brand Alive grew out of Lisa’s many years witnessing first-hand the powerful opportunities that events and experiences can unlock for corporations and brands. Founding this company was part of her mission to support world class brands in amplifying culture through strategic events.

Lisa is on the Board of Governors for the International Live Events Association and is a part of the Global Event Forum think-tank, elevating the industry worldwide. Lisa has been the chairwoman of Mealshare Aid Foundation since it’s inception in 2014.