Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia
Angestellt, Senior Director, Digital Economy, Technology & Innovation, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Halifax, Kanada
Über mich
STRATEGIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS EXECUTIVE POISED TO LEAD CHANGE IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY A multilingual innovator, entrepreneur, an dexecutive leader with over 20 years of combined experience in the private, public, nonprofit, and academic sectors. Has held senior executive roles at the headquarters of prominent multinational high-tech corporations, SMEs, and startups across five geographic regions. Combining interpersonal skills with results-driven focus, was recognized with regional and national awards and features as an inspiring, purpose-driven leader and role model for youth, women, immigrants, and underrepresented groups in STEAM. Avid advocate for science, technology and innovation, public policy, economic development, empowerment and growth, global partnerships and international collaboration, health, humanity, and prosperity for all. Featured in "Best of Canada 150th Anniversary Report, Executive Voice Publishing and "Canada 150 Women - Leaders, Champions, Luminaries".
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Berufserfahrung von Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia
Bis heute 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Juni 2021
Advisory Board Member
Women in Tech - Global Movement (Canadian Chapter)
Bis heute 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Juni 2021
Advisory Board Member
HER Digital Academy
Bis heute 3 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Jan. 2021
Member, Public Awareness Working Group on Artificial Intelligence
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) - Government of Canada
Bis heute 3 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Jan. 2021
Advisory Council Member
Public Policy Forum Canada
Bis heute 4 Jahre und 2 Monate, seit Mai 2020
Senior Director, Digital Economy, Technology & Innovation
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Develop national policy positions and advance them with government stakeholders on federal files, including digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, health innovation and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, intellectual property, and privacy and data protection. Spearhead the inaugural national “Cyber.Right.Now." campaign, featuring 29 leading tech and cyber organizations from across the country. Lead the 100-member strong national Digital Economy & Health Innovation Committees.
Bis heute 11 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Jan. 2013
Taskforce Member, Accessing the Skilled Workforce
Halifax Chamber of Commerce
7 Jahre und 2 Monate, Jan. 2013 - Feb. 2020
President & CEO
Digital Nova Scotia
Strategically identified, spearheaded & implemented the organization’s vision, mission, & direction. Led a diverse team, innovative inaugural programs, projects, & initiatives, & all operational, financial, & administrative functions. Liaised with Board of Directors, government, industry, & post-secondary institutions on joint partnerships, advocacy initiatives, & funding opportunities. Represented DNS provincially & nationally through speaking opportunities, media appearances, & community engagements.
4 Jahre und 11 Monate, März 2015 - Jan. 2020
Board Director, Business Advisory Board - Sobey School of Business
Saint Mary's University
5 Jahre und 1 Monat, Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2020
Board Director
Association of Industry Sector Councils (AISC)
7 Jahre und 1 Monat, Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2020
Board Director, Industry Advisory Board - Faculty of Computer Science
Dalhousie University
2 Jahre und 1 Monat, Juni 2017 - Juni 2019
Board Director
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) Canada
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy in Canada.
1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Nov. 2017 - Dez. 2018
Board Director
Skills Canada Nova Scotia (SCNS)
Skills Canada – Nova Scotia (SCNS) is a not-for-profit organization that provides Nova Scotian youth with opportunities to explore skilled trades and technologies through a range of programming. This is made possible by partnerships with industry, government, labour, and education. Our signature event is the annual Nova Scotia Skills Competition. SCNS is affiliated nationally with Skills / Compétences Canada and is associated with WorldSkills International.
1 Monat, Juni 2017 - Juni 2017
TEDx Speaker
TEDx Kelowna, Canada
14 Jahre und 3 Monate, 2002 - März 2016
Principal & Founder
GermanTutorials.com
• International Business Consultant, Intercultural Trainer, Interpreter, Private Tutor. • Facilitated business objectives for clients dealing in German speaking countries. • Offered translations, proofreading and intercultural training to organizations and corporations. • Prepared students for exams, certificates, internships, exchange programs and work abroad. • Customer testimonials available since introduction of services.
7 Monate, Juli 2012 - Jan. 2013
Director of Business Development
THORASYS Thoracic Medical Systems Inc.
11 Monate, Sep. 2011 - Juli 2012
International Project Research & Analysis, Marketing & Senior Administration
Innovacorp
We help knowledge-based early stage Nova Scotia companies commercialize their technologies and succeed in the global marketplace. We’re especially interested in the clean technology, information technology, and life sciences industries. Our business model is an internationally recognized approach to helping technology companies. It combines seed and venture capital investment with business mentoring and incubation infrastructure.
1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Juli 2010 - Sep. 2011
Market and Business Intelligence Analyst - International Commerce
Province of Nova Scotia, International Commerce and Economic Development
• Project lead for comprehensive global market research/analysis as part of the international commerce strategy, in collaboration with gov't departments, agencies and industry partners. • Program (fund) and policy development for NS companies in international markets. • Moderator, Key Markets in Europe: NS Export Rally 2010. • Membership Committee: NovaKnowledge.
6 Monate, Juli 2010 - Dez. 2010
Project Lead, NS Industry Consultations - CETA
Province of Nova Scotia, Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA)
• Led NS industry consultations in view of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations, exploring NS export/import opportunities and barriers in established and emerging EU markets. • Collaborated with industry associations, provincial/federal gov't departments and gov't agencies for that matter. • Compiled consultation report with findings and recommendations. • Project lead for comprehensive global market research/analysis as part of the international commerce strategy, in colla
6 Monate, Feb. 2010 - Juli 2010
Senior Marketing and Economic Development Consultant - ICT
Province of Nova Scotia, Economic Development
• Developed marketing strategy for international, national, local. • Wrote proposals and facilitated international speaking opportunities for the Project Director, Broadband. • Managed international market research. • Led workshop/funding analyses and provided future recommendations. • Researched options for Internet related community training/workshops/seminars. • Managed website content and social media.
11 Monate, Feb. 2009 - Dez. 2009
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Seaside Wireless Communications Inc.
Ausbildung von Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia
1993 - 1994
Hebrew
University of Tel Aviv, Israel
1992 - 1993
Film, Literature & Linguistics
Rice University, Houston, TX (USA)
Joint MA Program with the University of Houston
1990 - 1993
University of Houston, TX (USA)
1987 - 1990
Political Science & History
Universiät Siegen, Germany
Sprachen
Deutsch
Muttersprache
Englisch
Fließend
Spanisch
Fließend
Französisch
Gut
Niederländisch
Gut
Hebräisch
Fließend