Mark de la Vergne is the Head of Network Growth at Michigan Central, where he leads industry partnerships, business development, and platform expansion for the country’s most ambitious innovation district. His work focuses on building the relationships, programs, and market pull that help new companies grow and create long-term economic value for Detroit and the region.
De la Vergne has spent his career at the intersection of public, private, and civic leadership, shaping initiatives that translate Detroit’s legacy strengths into future economic opportunity. He is known for his work bringing industry, startups, universities, and government to the table to turn ideas into impact.
De la Vergne earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and serves as a Trustee on the Ferndale Board of Education.