Carlie Pochynok

Carlie Pochynok is an accomplished communications professional currently serving as Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Burson since April 2025. Previously, Carlie held various leadership roles at Hill & Knowlton from February 2021, including Vice President and Deputy General Manager for Western Canada, alongside positions as Senior Account Director and Account Director. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Communications for the BC Liberal Caucus from July 2017 to February 2021, and acting as Ministerial Advisor in the Government of British Columbia from November 2016 to July 2017. Carlie's background also features a role as Field Operations Supervisor at Statistics Canada and Chief of Staff in Alberta's Minister's Office from April 2013 to May 2015. Carlie began a professional career in politics as a Legislative Assistant in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from November 2011 to April 2013. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Journalism Diploma from MacEwan University.