Richard Gotfried

Richard Gotfried has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and sectors. Richard has served as the Chair of the Strategic Aviation Advisory Council - Alberta since 2021. Prior to that, they held various roles in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), including President, Past President, and Vice President representing the Province of Alberta from 2019 to 2022. Richard also served as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Saddledome Foundation since 2019.

In the political arena, Gotfried served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Fish Creek from 2015 to 2023. During this time, they held positions such as Chair of the Calgary Caucus, Deputy Chair of Public Accounts, and United Conservative Party (UCP) Caucus Shadow Minister for Economic Development & Jobs. Richard was a United Conservative Party MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek from 2015 to 2023 and held the role of United Conservative Party of Alberta House Leader - Official Opposition in 2017.

In the private sector, Gotfried worked as the Vice President of Affordable Housing Initiatives at Trico Homes from 2013 to 2015. Richard also served as the Vice President of Corporate & Community Engagement at Calgary Economic Development from 2011 to 2013.

Additionally, they have served as a Director for Erawan Ventures Inc. since 1998. Overall, Richard Gotfried has a wide range of experience in aviation, economic development, government, housing, and public service.

Richard Gotfried attended Western Canada High School from 1973 to 1977, where they obtained their Senior Matriculation degree with a CO Designation. Richard furthered their education at the University of Calgary from 1978 to 1982, focusing on Economics, Political Science, and Business. In 1993, they enrolled at The University of Hong Kong and studied Business and Marketing until 1995. In 2011, they completed a Certificate in Corporate Community Involvement at the Boston College Carroll School of Management's Centre for Corporate Citizenship. Richard also attended the American International School, Lagos from 1967 to 1971, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.