News Summary

Benjamin Bergen, the president and CEO of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), is set to become the CEO of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) starting January 5. Bergen, who has been a prominent advocate for Canadian tech firms and has led CCI since its inception, sees this move as an opportunity to focus on the investor ecosystem at a critical time for Canada’s economic sovereignty. The CVCA has been without a leader since July, following the departure of former CEO Kim Furlong. Bergen aims to address issues such as access to capital and plans to conduct a ‘listening tour’ to gather insights from CVCA members. The transition highlights Bergen’s continued commitment to strengthening Canada’s tech and investment landscapes.