Marco Violo
Manager
Marco is a Manager in StrategyCorp’s Public Affairs practice, specializing in federal and provincial policy related to Canada’s most significant financial and technology sectors. He has been integral to developing government relations strategies across various policy areas and has extensive experience engaging with stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
Since joining StrategyCorp, Marco has made substantial contributions to the firm’s financial sector clients, including institutional investors and asset management firms. His expertise has been invaluable in advising and educating policymakers on critical issues such as banking regulation, Anti-Money Laundering, cybersecurity, privacy, insurance, tax policy, credit markets, and ESG. Additionally, Marco has been deeply involved in issues surrounding critical minerals and aggregates, bringing specialized insight to clients in the energy sector.
Before joining StrategyCorp, Marco was the Canadian Government Relations Lead for a prominent life insurance and financial services company. In this role, he managed multi-jurisdictional government relations strategies, conducting in-depth public policy analyses, driving stakeholder engagement, and coordinating grassroots campaigns.
Marco holds a Master of International Public Policy from the Balsillie School of International Affairs, with a focus on international economics, foreign policy, and national security. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Political Science from the University of Guelph.