Behind the Business
Hosted by Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, “Behind the Business” features candid conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Go beyond the boardroom and hear the real stories, lessons, and insights shaping business and community in Waterloo Region.
Behind the Business
BDC Small Business Week - Pierre Cleroux (Chief Economist, BDC)
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012.
Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker, he regularly travels across the country to help business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment.
Mr. Cléroux is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank’s senior management team, and supervises all marketing and industry research activities.
Over his 25-year career as an economist, he has held several influential positions that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad.
Before joining BDC, Pierre worked for the Government of Saudi Arabia as Vice President, Business Analysis in the National Industry Clusters Development Program. His role was to create program strategies, define sector policies and conduct financial and economic analyses of industrial projects.
Get a look Behind the Business in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
