Simon Gill

Director, Economic Development & Tourism at Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)

Simon Gill is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in economic development and business facilitation. As the Director of Economic Development & Tourism for Durham Region since September 2017, Simon leads the Business Development and Foreign Direct Investment team, fostering strategic partnerships and providing advisory services to investors. Notable achievements include receiving the Award of Excellence for Innovation for contributions to the Amazon HQ2 proposal and establishing an economic partnership with Nuremberg, Germany. Previously, Simon held senior roles at Ontario Power Generation and SunEdison, driving major solar energy projects and business development initiatives. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University, a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from Western University, and certification in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo.

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