David Benjamin Billedeau
Professor
University of Waterloo
Canada
Biography
David Billedeau (primary author)—a government affairs and policy expert with considerable experience in both the public and private sectors—has assisted in setting effective political outreach and risk mitigation strategies for organizations often found in the headlines. His professional background is bolstered by international experience in South Africa, where he conducted sustainability research and assurance consulting for publicly traded companies. David has completed advanced academic programs with Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, the University of Waterloo, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the Harvard Business School. Currently, David is serving as the Senior Director, Natural Resources, Environment, and Sustainability at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce while pursuing a PhD within the University of Waterloo’s School of Environment, Enterprise and Development. David also holds a research fellowship from the Energy Council of Canada and the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy
Research Interest
Sustainable Energy, business