Meet our CEO
Biography
Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO
Deborah Yedlin joined the Calgary Chamber of Commerce in July, 2021 with a background that includes experience on Wall Street and Bay Street, and more than two decades as a business columnist for various media outlets, commenting on the nexus of business and politics since 1996.
Since moving to Calgary in 1992, Yedlin has been very active in the Calgary community – as a board member on a number of not-for-profit organizations including serving as the co-chair of the 2016 United Way Campaign. Yedlin served as the 14th Chancellor of the University of Calgary and is currently one of three co-chairs of the $250 million Calgary Cancer Centre fundraising campaign.
A first-generation Canadian, born and raised in Edmonton, Deborah is a graduate of the University of Alberta and Queen’s University. She also completed her ICD.D designation through the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
Speaking Engagements
As the Chamber’s primary spokesperson, Deborah Yedlin is a sought-after source for commentary on current affairs and regularly contributes commentary and analysis in local and national media on current affairs.
Deborah is also an experienced keynote speaker, panelist and moderator and regularly shares her insights on topics at the intersections of business, economy, politics and leadership. To request Deborah to speak at your event, complete the form below and our team will be in touch.