Ian McKay was appointed the inaugural CEO of Invest in Canada. He is responsible for the agency's start-up as well as the delivery of its mandate to position Canada as a premier destination for foreign direct investment, while making it simpler and more attractive to build innovative and global businesses in Canada. Mr. McKay has led a distinguished career in the international financial markets in London, Tokyo and New York and as a political advisor. Most recently as CEO of the Vancouver Economic Commission, he also served as Chair of the Consider Canada City Alliance, a network of Canada's thirteen largest economic development agencies to promote Canada as an ideal destination for global trade and investment. In January 2018, the Prime Minister of Canada appointed Mr. McKay as Special Envoy to assist with the ongoing negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in Tokyo, Japan, resulting in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership signed in March 2018. With significant executive leadership experience in private and public sectors enhanced by a strong understanding of economic development, Ian brings notable expertise to enhance foreign investment into Canada.