Raised in Hanover, Ontario by parents dedicated to the education and benefits of sport for youth, Gravett was fortunate to experience many summer and winter sports. Introduced to competitive sports at a young age, this instilled strong values and a framework and life-long passion to provide guidance to others. Gravett held the positon as athletic program director at a high performance co-ed sports camp for 9 years.
A graduate of Université de Tours, France, Mark’s initial professional venture was in the travel industry. After extensive travelling worldwide, another door opened and Mark was recruited by THF, a global hotelier and a career in hotel management in Toronto and abroad. Committed to delivering exceptional service and hospitality experiences, guests included Prime Ministers, Presidents, External Affairs, professional and amateur athletes, actors and leaders in the cultural world. Unexpected opportunities and changing dynamics of hotel services, Gravett was introduced to the world of technology and digital evolution.
A new career in telecommunications began almost 25 years ago, launching a successful tenure in operations and high performance sales with such firms as TTS Meridian, Williams, TELUS and Black Box Network Services. Gravett managed enterprise and global fortune 500 accounts helping align clients’ new media to create positive business outcomes.
As President of the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Gravett’s responsibilities include, managing the day to day activities of the organization, team lead for the board of directors, ongoing business development and executive producer for the annual induction ceremony and awards gala.
Mark resides in Toronto and has a daughter and son, both accomplished high performance athletes.
