Christopher Wilkie

Christopher Wilkie is an experienced diplomat and public servant currently serving as Secretary at the International Joint Commission since August 2021. Previously, Christopher held the role of Ambassador of Canada to Algeria from November 2019 to August 2021, managing a comprehensive range of embassy functions. From September 2012 to November 2019, Christopher served as Director General of the Trade Sectors Bureau at Global Affairs Canada, leading a team focused on international business development across diverse sectors. Christopher's earlier roles include Ambassador to Morocco, Senior Analyst at the Privy Council Office, and Director of Research and Policy for the Competition Policy Review Panel. Christopher's international experience also encompasses senior positions at Global Affairs Canada, the OECD, and Industry Canada. Christopher holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford, an MSc(Econ) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a BA(Hons) from Queen's University, and an International Baccalaureate from UWC Atlantic College.