Adam Dewar

Adam Dewar is an accomplished business development professional with extensive experience in investment attraction and economic growth, currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Invest Ottawa since May 2016. In this role, Adam leads strategies to enhance Ottawa's standing in the technology sector, particularly focusing on cyber security, telecom, defence, and software industries. Previous positions at Invest Ottawa include Director of Americas & Communications Technology, where Adam's team consistently met and exceeded key performance indicators, and Market Director for the Americas, where major initiatives were directed towards US foreign direct investment. Adam's background also features roles at The Printing House, Atlantic Trade Linx, and Global Vision, alongside academic credentials from Carleton University and ongoing studies at the SMU Confucius Institute.