About Us

About Us

Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital, facilitating economic growth and job creation in the City of Ottawa.

From 2012 to 2020 (inclusive), Invest Ottawa has supported:

From 2021 to 2020 (inclusive) Invest Ottawa has supported 1000s of startups, scaleups & SMEs. $992 million in capital attracted. 11,178 jobs created. $1.041 billion in domestic & foreign investment


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Global Expansion Team

Our Global Expansion Team accelerates your success in North America by providing expert advice and ‘white glove’ service to global companies looking to invest in the Ottawa market. We offer local expertise on site selection, human resources, and business registration. We can also provide you with access to market research, analysis of opportunities, and introductions to relevant ecosystem partners.



Adam Dewar

Adam Dewar

Director, Business Development

Anouchka Tuluka

Anouchka Tuluka

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Specialist

David Rodas-Wright

David Rodas-Wright

Senior Business Development Manager, Software

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Ella Wiggins

Business Development Specialist, Telecom

Inzamul Rakib

Inzamul Rakib

Marketing & Communications Strategist, Global Expansion

Jasmine McCallum

Jasmine McCallum

Talent Attraction Strategist

Jens-Michael Schaal

Jens-Michael Schaal

Vice President, Global Expansion

Kim Van der Horst

Kim Van der Horst

Manager, Talent Strategy

Kirsten Sardelis

Kirsten Sardelis

Senior Manager, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Owen Lavender

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Assistant

Reba Molotsi

Reba Molotsi

Business Development Specialist, Defence & Aerospace

Sadiyah Manidhar

Sadiyah Manidhar

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Assistant

Sienna Hermary

Business Development Assistant

Sophie Chen

Sophie Chen

Director, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & Global Runway Program

 


Invest Ottawa Sponsors

We work closely with our sponsors to provide the expert knowledge you need to ensure your expansion into Ottawa is a success. Beyond providing specialized services and local guidance to companies of all sizes, their support enables Invest Ottawa to develop and deliver a wide range of programs that enrich our city’s vibrant tech ecosystem.


Learn more about Invest Ottawa’s sponsors

 

Our Partners