Phil is the Chief Operating Officer of ITD Industries,Nikola of Canada. His experience includes leading innovation and productdevelopment, strategy development and execution, risk management, operationalefficiency, technology integration, HR strategy development, internal andexternal stakeholder management, people leadership and inspiration, go tomarket planning and implementation. Prior to joining EDC, Phil was the GeneralCounsel and Director of Global Business Services at Canadian Manufacturers& Exporters (CME). He has also served as Private Sector Liaison Officer atThe World Bank. Phil’s law career alsoincludes practicing Corporate and Commercial law at Fasken LLP. Phil has a JDfrom Western University and an MBA from the University of Toronto.