Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation with Washington at a critical moment.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Mark Wiseman as the next ambassador to the United States. Wiseman will assume the role in February and will play a significant part in upcoming trade negotiations between the two nations.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Mark Wiseman would be Canada’s new U.S. ambassador, effective Feb. 15.