Mdes Kristen Webster

KJ Backman, MDes, is a seasoned professional in business development and design strategy, currently serving as the Senior Business Development Lead at Borealis AI since August 2022. Previously, KJ held various roles at RBC from May 2019 to August 2022, including Senior Manager for HEF Products and Segments and Senior Manager of Design Strategy, where KJ focused on design transformation and cross-functional collaboration. KJ's earlier experience includes serving as a Junior Policy Advisor and Communications and Policy Advisor at Patrimoine canadien – Canadian Heritage, and as Part-Time Manager of First Year Council at McMaster University. KJ holds a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University and a Bachelor of Arts and Science from McMaster University.