Minister Ng announces appointment of Vivian Abdelmessih as Export Development Canada Board Chair
News release
May 04, 2023 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
Export Development Canada (EDC) helps Canadian businesses succeed in markets around the world by providing the financial products and services they need to grow from local to global. As Canada’s export credit agency, EDC supports a strong, sustainable and inclusive Canadian economy and good middle-class jobs.
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced the appointment of Vivian Abdelmessih as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of EDC for a 4-year term to March 31, 2027.
Ms. Abdelmessih’s appointment will enable EDC to continue its critical work helping Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs of all backgrounds reduce financial risk, succeed in new markets, and contribute to the economic prosperity of communities at home and abroad.
She is a highly experienced professional in the financial services sector, having spent more than 30 years working for different financial institutions in Canada and the United States and she has served on numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards.
Ms. Abdelmessih is well versed in financial and capital markets, with diverse experience across a broad array of industries and segments and her experience will help EDC fulfill its engagements towards Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs.
The appointment of an EDC Board Chair follows an open, transparent and merit-based selection process developed to attract high-quality candidates while reflecting gender parity and Canada’s diversity.
Quotes
“Vivian Abdelmessih’s appointment as EDC Board Chair will ensure that the EDC continues to have strong leadership as it delivers on its mandate. Her broad experience in global corporate banking, capital markets, risk management and commercial banking is a tremendous asset for EDC and its customers, most of which are micro- small- and medium-sized businesses. I would also like to thank Martine Irman for her leadership as chair from November 2017 to November 2022 and Lindsay Gordon for his valued contributions to EDC as interim chair.”
- Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
“On behalf of the Executive Team, I'm pleased to welcome Vivian to this important leadership position on EDC's Board of Directors. Her years spent with financial institutions and extensive experience in risk management will be a tremendous asset as we execute on our 2030 strategy to help Canada regain its standing as a leader in international trade”
- Mairead Lavery, President and CEO, Export Development Canada
Quick facts
-
EDC is Canada’s official export credit agency, providing a range of solutions that help Canadian companies of all sizes diversify and take on the world, including financing, insurance, bonding, trade knowledge and matchmaking connections. EDC also helps Canadian companies sell and invest abroad.
-
For 75 years, EDC has been providing unique trade knowledge and financial solutions to support and develop sustainable trade between Canada and the rest of the world and to enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the international marketplace.
-
EDC has 19 offices across Canada and a network around the world, all with the focus of connecting with Canadian companies and helping them go, grow and succeed internationally.
-
EDC reports to Parliament through the minister of international trade, export promotion, small business and economic development.
Related products
Associated links
- Export Development Canada
- Minister Ng announces reappointment of Mairead Lavery as president and chief executive officer of Export Development Canada
- Minister Ng announces appointments to Canadian Commercial Corporation and Export Development Canada
- Minister Ng announces appointments to Export Development Canada and Canadian Commercial Corporation boards of directors
Contacts
Shanti Cosentino
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
343-576-4365
Shanti.Cosentino@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
Follow us on Twitter: @CanadaTrade
Like us on Facebook: Canada’s international trade - Global Affairs Canada
Page details
- Date modified: