As president and CEO of TRLabs, Glenn Rainbird forged strong partnerships among government, universities and industry. He created an organizational infrastructure that fosters competitiveness and stands as a model for the future. Companies benefit from the research and development conducted by students, who gain the hands-on experience that employers value and seek. A past director and chairman of the board of the Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education (CANARIE), he has used his leadership abilities to ensure Canada remains a strong player in today's technological age.