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Global Head of Vertical Strategy at Facebook Canada
2014 "The 50 Most Powerful Business People in Canada" by Canadian Business
2012 "The Most Influential Innovator In Canada" by The Financial Post
2006 recipient of Canada's "Top 40 Under 40"
2006 Winner of the Hugo Boss "Leave A Mark Award" celebrating "Men of Excellence" in Canada
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Jordan Banks is the Global Head of Vertical Strategy at Facebook Canada. In his global role, Jordan leads the team responsible for identifying and developing strategies and initiatives focused on transforming businesses in Facebook's key industry categories around the world. Jordan is also responsible for leading and managing all of Facebook's commercial operations in Canada.
Recently named one of the 25 Most Influential People in Canada by Financial Post Magazine, Jordan is a well-respected leader in Canadian business. Prior to Facebook, Jordan was the founder and managing partner at Thunder Road Capital, which he co-founded to provide investment and advisory services to early stage technology companies across North America. Jordan was also the chief executive officer of publicly traded JumpTV, a leading broadcaster of sports and international television over the Internet. In 2008, JumpTV merged with NeuLion Inc to become the world's leading online video and IPTV multi-platform provider.
Prior to joining JumpTV, Jordan served as the managing director of eBay Canada. As the second employee of the Canadian office, Jordan helped launch eBay Canada in 2000. Jordan and his team were ultimately responsible for growing the activity of Canadians on eBay to over one billion dollars in 2007 which accounted for approximately 25% of all Canadian e-commerce activity.
Jordan is a member of the Young President's Organization and was previously named one of Canada's "Top 40 Under 40" honourees - a celebrated, national program that honors leaders for their achievements in leadership, vision, and innovation. Additionally, Jordan was named one of the four inaugural winners of the Hugo Boss "Leave a Mark Award" celebrating "men of excellence" in Canada.
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