TECHNATION is pleased to announce the appointment of Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia, M.A., B.A., as Executive Vice President, Public Policy, effective April 20.
Ulrike is a seasoned multilingual policy professional and executive leader with over 25 years of experience across the private, public, non-profit and academic sectors. Originally from Germany, her career spans six countries and five continents, with a strong record of building cross-sector and cross-border collaboration in technology, economic development and public policy.
Most recently, Ulrike served as the Diversity Institute’s Senior Director, Innovation, Digital Transformation & Global Affairs and Interim Executive Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH). Her work supported inclusive innovation with a focus on small and medium enterprises and digital transformation, as well as partnership development, knowledge mobilization, and strengthening connections between research, policy, industry and practice — particularly in areas related to technology adoption, scale-up growth and skills development.
Prior, Ulrike served as Senior Director, Digital Economy, Technology and Innovation at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, where she led federal policy files on AI, cybersecurity, telecommunications, quantum, online safety, digital transformation, and privacy and data protection. She also established and led national advisory bodies including the Cyber Security Council, the Future of Artificial Intelligence Council, and the Digital Economy Committee, engaging close to 200 organizations from across Canada’s business community. She also founded the Chamber’s Health Innovation Committee and biomanufacturing and life sciences portfolio and later added responsibility for the Privacy and Digital Trade Council.
Prior to her work with the Canadian Chamber, Ulrike was President and CEO of Digital Nova Scotia where she transformed the organization into a thriving provincial tech association. She has also held government roles including with the Government of Nova Scotia, Innovacorp, as well as several executive leadership roles in the global tech industry, including Intel, Compaq/HP, McAfee, and others. Ulrike has also served on numerous boards and advisory committees focused on technology and innovation, and continues to actively serve in this capacity.
An avid advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and careers in STEAM, Ulrike is a tireless connector who builds bridges between people and jobs, industry and government, and companies to opportunities domestically and globally. She has been recognized with numerous features and awards including:
Ulrike’s leadership and extensive public policy expertise will help strengthen TECHNATION’s position as the trusted voice of Canada’s tech industry. Her strategic insight, policy acumen, and ability to build strong relationships across industry and government will enhance the association’s ability to bring industry and government together, drive constructive dialogue, and support our members as they navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.
About TECHNATION
TECHNATION is Canada’s authoritative technology industry association, representing the full spectrum of Canada’s tech ecosystem, from agile innovators to domestic and global tech companies. Trusted by both industry and government, TECHNATION is the neutral connector, convener and catalyst powering a digital future and positioning Canada as a global tech leader. Together with our members, we shape tech policy and insights, deliver forums to drive public-private collaboration, foster inclusive workforce development, and support global expansion.
For more information:
Justine Kintanar
Executive Director, Communications and Marketing
jkintanar@technationcanada.ca.
