Parvinder Sachdeva

Parvinder Sachdeva is a trained economist with a robust background in entrepreneurship and public policy. Currently, he serves as the Director Corporate Strategy at Ceridian, focusing on driving the company's growth strategy. Furthermore, he holds the position of Professor of Practice at McMaster University, where he imparts knowledge on public policy analysis to students in the Digital Society MPP program.

Before his current roles, Parvinder excelled as the Deputy Director of Policy for Canada's Federal Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry. His notable contributions include formulating Canada's Digital Charter, a pivotal document leading to significant legislative changes. Moreover, he spearheaded the policy development for the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, a groundbreaking privacy legislation in Canada.

Parvinder Sachdeva's educational background includes a Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation from the University of Toronto, an M.A. in Economics from the University of British Columbia, and a B.Comm with a Double Major in Economic Science and Finance from Ryerson University.

His professional journey encompasses a diverse range of roles such as Senior Policy Advisor, Policy Advisor, and Special Assistant at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. He has also been actively involved in various organizations and initiatives, including being a founding team member at Social Spark, co-founder at Posterboard, and President and Founder at Ryerson Toastmasters.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Parvinder is an accomplished long-distance runner, having completed marathons in Toronto and Sydney. He also enjoys hiking and is a devoted fan of the San Antonio Spurs.

Parvinder Sachdeva's multidimensional expertise in economics, public policy, and entrepreneurship coupled with his extensive experience in strategic roles make him a valuable asset in driving organizational growth and innovation.