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Scott Gilmore serves as Prime Minister Mark Carney's Senior Advisor on Foreign, Defence, and Security Policy and holds dual Senior Fellow positions at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and the Ashoka Foundation. He concurrently serves as President of Anchor Chain, which specializes in transforming high-impact projects, and remains active as founder of Building Markets, a social enterprise connecting local entrepreneurs in developing economies to global markets to reduce poverty.
His academic foundation includes a Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and International History studies at the London School of Economics. Gilmore's professional trajectory spans Canadian diplomatic service in Asia and United Nations peacekeeping operations in East Timor, establishing his expertise in fragile state contexts.
Research interests center on innovative policy solutions at the intersection of international security, economic development, and market-based poverty alleviation. His work pioneers practical applications of impact investing and aid effectiveness, emphasizing locally-driven entrepreneurship as a catalyst for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions. This approach bridges academic theory with on-the-ground implementation through social enterprise models.
Major recognitions include:
- EY Canadian Social Entrepreneur of the Year award
- Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 designation
- 25 Transformational Canadians honor
- G20 Prize for innovation in impact investing (jointly awarded by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper)
- Leading Thinker on 21st-century aid (The Globe & Mail)
- World Economic Forum Young Global Leader distinction
Through Building Markets and Anchor Chain, Gilmore has secured significant institutional partnerships and funding to scale poverty-reduction initiatives across multiple developing economies. His advisory role for Prime Minister Carney demonstrates direct policy influence on Canada's international strategy, while his frequent columns disseminate research insights to broader audiences. Current initiatives focus on integrating security policy frameworks with economic development in post-conflict zones.
