Sam Shaw, B.A., M.Sc, M.Ed, Ph.D, C.Dir.

Dr. Sam Shaw has been President & CEO of the Edmonton-based Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) since 1997. Prior to his appointment as President, Dr. Shaw held various senior positions such as President, Director and Vice-President, Academic. He has also been an instructor at a number of prestigious colleges and universities in Canada. He is currently an instructor for Organizational Behaviour and Corporate Governance at NAIT. Dr. Shaw is a Board member of 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the Canadian Bureau of International Education, as well as a member of the Premier’s Alberta Economic Development Authority, a member of the Science, Technology and Innovation Council, and the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program Advisory Board. He is the Chair of Alberta Career Education Network and Canadian Advisory Committees for International Organization for Standardization TC232 Learning Services for non-formal education and training. Dr. Shaw is also the Honourary Colonel for 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron based in Edmonton, Alberta. He also has over 15 years extensive experience in the International arena, promoting training programs, international cooperation and delivering training in Asia, South America, Cuba, Middle East, Africa and Australia. Dr. Shaw was appointed to the Board of Directors of CCC on December 14, 2007.