The Chamber has facilitated bilateral business
relationships for over 100 years.
A powerful, collaborative, and historic community
The Canada-UK Chamber of CommerceSince our beginnings in 1921 as “The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain,” our objective has been consistent: to coordinate activities between Canada and the UK.
In 1927 our Chamber was incorporated as a UK company and in 1970 our organisation’s name permanently changed to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce.
Today our Chamber is comprised of representatives and leaders from some of Canada and the UK’s most recognisable businesses. For over 100 years, we have prioritised meaningful introductions and e-introductions to encourage and foster business development-now and into the future.
Membership
Wayne Lee
President Co-Chair Financial Services Forum Head of Europe and Asia Pacific Region, CIBC Capital Markets
Nigel Bacon
Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce
Frédérique Carrier
Hon. Treasurer & Vice President Audit Committee & Governance Committee Member Managing Director, Head of Investment Strategy RBC WM-International
William Swords
Vice President Chair International Trade Forum & Governance Committee Member Chair Canada-UK Foundation
Sophia Arvanitis
Co-Chair International Trade Forum Agent-General in London, Government of Ontario
Klaus Büttner
Co-Chair Energy Forum Managing Director (EMEA), Alberta United Kingdom OfficeInvest Alberta Corporation, London
Richie Clark
Co-Chair Legal & Tax Forum Partner & Head of Corporate, Fox Williams LLP
Julian Clark
Co-Chair Resources Forum and Co-Chair Sustainability ForumRegional Director, Europe, Hatch
Simon Côté
Co-Chair Financial Services ForumChair Audit Committee General Manager and Managing Director, National Bank of Canada London
Peter Conroy
President, Trayport (a TMX Company)
Victor Phillip M. Dahdaleh
Chair Governance Committee Chairman, Dadco Group
Bruce Dunlop
Co-Chair Financial Services Forum Regional Vice-President, EMEA Export Development Canada
Jaspreet Grewal
Co-Chair Health & Life Sciences Forum AxialBridge
Peter Heidinger
Peter Noble
Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Lisa Quest
Partner, Head of UK&I, Co-Head of Public Sector - Europe, Oliver Wyman
Sue Reynolds
Co-Chair Tech Forum Regional Marketing Director, UK & NEU, OpenText
Line Rivard
Co-Chair International Trade Forum Agent-General, Quebec Government Office London
William Smith
Governance Committee Member Managing Director, Head of International, BMO Capital Markets, BMO Financial Group
Rupert Potter
Co-Chair International Trade Forum
Sharon Kim
Co-Chair Financial Services Forum
Stéphane Jalbert
PSP Investments
Nigel Bacon
Chamber Secretariat CEO & Company Secretary
Isabel Einon
Chamber Secretariat Events & Programmes Manager
Malika Maniar
Chamber Secretariat Admin & Events Assistant
Charlie Bacon
Chamber Secretariat
Wanda Hamilton
Chamber Secretariat Publications Consultant
Jonathan Holyoak
Global Engineering Net Zero Programme Director AtkinsRéalis
Stephen Gerrard
GM Sales,UK & IRE Air Canada
James S. Kinnear
Founder, President & CEO Kinnear Financial Ltd.
Brad Hyler
Managing Partner, Real Estate Brookfield Global Property Advisor Limited
Catherine Adair
Director, External Engagement, EuropeTeck
Henry Thomas
Team Lead North America (Canada), International Strategy & Trade Relations, Dept. for Business & Trade
Bob El-Hawary
Co-Chair Tech Forum and Co-Chair Health & Life Sciences
Lynn Maxwell
Chief Commercial OfficerS&P Global Ratings
Saiyeh Jawanmardi
Head pf UK RegionTD Securities
Gordon McKechnie
Vice President, Corporate AffairsCanadian Bank Note Company
Rupert Potter
Co-Chair International Trade Forum
Kostas Rossoglou
Director, International Public Policy & Government Affairs (EMEA & APAC)Shopify
Shea Small
Co-Head of M&A, Co-leader Global Metals & MiningMcCarthy Tétrault
Andrew Smith
Minister-Counsellor (Commercial/Economic) & Senior Trade CommissionerHigh Commission of Canada
Lauren Vopni
Principal, Government and International RelationsAnglo American plc
Paul Bowes
Observer to the Board Country Manager Canada FTSE Russell
Derek N. Linfield
UK-based Advisor Director, Cornish Lithium Ltd, & Non-Executive Chairman, Mkango Resources Ltd
Leslie Stephenson
Diversity & Inclusion ForumForums
Creative Industries
This forum shines a spotlight on opportunities in Canada and the UK’s hugely diverse creative industries including for example: advertising, architecture, craft, design, fashion, television, information technology, software, publishing, museums, galleries, libraries, performing and visual arts.
Defense, Security, & Aerospace
This forum is centered on emerging technologies in the defence, security, and aerospace sectors in Canada and the UK. It provides insights into the latest advancements in areas such as aerospace engineering, cybersecurity, military co-operation, space technologies, and national security policy.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Diversity & Inclusion Forum advocates and ensures inclusion in the Chamber’s Event Programme, Board representation and Secretariat. Advice within this forum assists in the business development of organisations from Canada and the UK, including advice for start-ups wishing to trade and invest in Canada and the UK.
Energy
The Energy forum promotes knowledge transfer and trade within the energy sector between Canada and the UK. Events are established to further knowledge and conversation around renewable and non-renewable resources alike.
Financial Services
The Financial Services Forum organises regular events focusing on investments, lending, and management of money and assets in the UK and Canada. Leading organisations from both countries with cross jurisdictional investments regularly speak at events.
FinTech
This forum focuses on new technology for the Financial industry, and FinTech start-ups as well as facilitating networking and collaboration. The forum offers advice, updates on trends, and events showcasing innovation from the UK and Canada e.g. highlighting digital banking, digital assets, financial inclusion, insurtech, women and fintech.
Health & Life Sciences
Canada and the UK’s life sciences sector is an important contributor to both countries’ innovation economy - creating medical innovations to improve healthcare and patient care at home and abroad. This forum will focus on events that highlight both countries’ expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics, medical technology, biotechs and start-ups. Companies of all sizes are welcome to participate.
International Trade
The Property & Infrastructure forum organises regular events focusing on opportunities for investment, innovation, challenges and trends in Canada and the UK in the property sector.
Legal & Tax
The Legal & Tax Forum organises regular events focusing on advice and updates for individuals and corporates from the UK and Canada in each jurisdiction, Leading advisers and organisations from both countries with cross jurisdictional experience regularly speak at events.
Mining & Natural Resources
With a specific focus on mining, forestry, and metals, this forum ensures a balanced understanding of the opportunities and current challenges in the Canadian and UK mining and natural resources industries.
Property & Infrastructure
The Property & Infrastructure forum organises regular events focusing on opportunities for investment, innovation, challenges and trends in Canada and the UK in the property sector.
SME
If you’re looking for guidance and assistance with business development, this forum is for you. The SME Forum encourages knowledge transfer and support to small businesses and entrepreneurs, including start up advice.
Sustainability
From ESG, SDGs and circular economy to carbon emissions reduction, sustainability reporting, responsible investment and COP26, the Sustainability Forum covers a diverse range of topics to help Canadian and British businesses navigate sustainability challenges and foster bilateral partnerships for a greener future.
Technology
From topics as varied as GDPR, Big Data, IoT, automation, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, the Technology forum attempts to showcase and share current best practice, breakthrough technologies, trends and challenges in this sector.
