At Best Startup Canada we track over 100,000 Canadian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top British Columbia based Director operating in the Government space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Marissa Poratto
Director of Investor Relations & Business Research of Maxar Technologies
Marissa Poratto was appointed Director of Investor Relations and Business Research of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. in January 2016. She is based at our office in Vancouver, British Columbia. Prior to joining MDA in January 2002, Ms. Poratto was a team leader and researcher for the consulting firm McKinsey & Company providing in-depth business and technical research to the consulting staff in both the Toronto and Montreal offices. Ms. Poratto earned an honours bachelor degree in Languages at Laurentian University and a master’s degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Toronto.
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About Maxar Technologies, MDA: Maxar Technologies provides integrated space infrastructure and Earth intelligence.
Wayne Hoyle
Director, Business Development of Maxar Technologies
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About Maxar Technologies, MDA: Maxar Technologies provides integrated space infrastructure and Earth intelligence.
Aslam Nathoo
Regional Deputy Director (Pacific) of Government of Canada
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About 13th Floor Solutions, Government of Canada, Government of Canada: The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to find and access government information and services.
Scott Tomilson
Director – Product Development of Ping Identity
Director of Product Development at Ping Identity.
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About Ping Identity: Ping Identity provides cloud-based identity management software for companies and government organizations.
Jason Walker, PsyD, PhD
Managing Director of Indigenous Social Development Innovation
Jason Walker PhD is currently the Director of Clinical Services and programs for the Inter Tribal Health Authority in British Columbia, Canada. He has spent the majority of his career focusing on behavioral sciences and psychology, particularly in the interest of creating simple solutions for complex social issues. He also works closely with First Nation where he has focused on aiding communities by tackling issues related to health, social services, education, and administration. Jason Walker PhD is also well-versed in many Human Resources related topics. In particular, Jason has been researching the effects and causes of workplace bullying, and how it impacts an organization and the individuals involved.
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About Indigenous Social Development Innovation: Community Development
Greg Sawchuck
Board of Directors of Ducks Unlimited Canada
Greg Sawchuck is a Member of Board of Directors at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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About : We envision a world with abundant wetlands and waterfowl—today, tomorrow and forever.
Wayne Pritchard
Member of Board of Directors of Ducks Unlimited Canada
Wayne Pritchard is a Member of Board of Directors at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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About : We envision a world with abundant wetlands and waterfowl—today, tomorrow and forever.
Nancy Wilkin
Member of Board of Directors of Ducks Unlimited Canada
Nancy Wilkin is a Member of Board of Directors at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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About : We envision a world with abundant wetlands and waterfowl—today, tomorrow and forever.
Abde Bellahnid
Directorate of Joint Capability, SATCOMS & SAR Requirements of Canadian Department of National Defence
Abde Bellahnid is Directorate of Joint Capability, SATCOMS & SAR Requirements at Canadian Department of National Defence.
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About Canadian Department of National Defence: Canadian Department of National Defence.
Peter Denny
Chief Infrastructure Officer and Director of Information Technology of Doctors of BC
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About Doctors of BC: Toolkit supports recruitment and retention efforts.
Nancy Mott Basi
Executive Director, Vancouver Film and Media Centre of Vancouver Economic Commission
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About Vancouver Economic Commission: The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) connects local and international businesses in the city of Vancouver.
David Shepheard
Director, Vancouver Film Commission of Vancouver Economic Commission
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About Vancouver Economic Commission: The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) connects local and international businesses in the city of Vancouver.
Tania Parisella
Director, Marketing & Research of Vancouver Economic Commission
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About Vancouver Economic Commission: The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) connects local and international businesses in the city of Vancouver.
Kellen Voyer
Director of Voyer Law Corporation
Kellen is a California and British Columbia called lawyer based in Vancouver, B.C. He advises startups on corporate and technology law from a cross-border perspective. On the Corporate side, Kellen assists startups with financing at the angel/seed and venture capital stages, incorporation and corporation maintenance and by drafting key agreements such as employment, non-disclosure and shareholder agreements. On the technology side, Kellen assists clients with U.S. regulatory compliance (including COPPA), protection of their digital content (copyright and trademark), technology licensing and internet and privacy law matters.
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About Voyer Law Corporation: Voyer Law Corporation is a cross-border law firm advising clients on California and British Columbia corporate and technology law.
Tovah Paglaro
Co-founder & Director of Strategy of Avalanche Strategy
She has spent the past ten years leading teams that design and implement interventions that inspire people to take action on big ideas. She bring a passion for strategic analysis, systems thinking and project management to my work, which focuses on solution-based projects that exist at the nexus of strategy and storytelling.
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About Avalanche Strategy: Avalanche Strategy leverages the the science of human cognition to craft communications that resonate, activate, and win.
