Bridgitte Anderson is the President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade – Western Canada’s most active business association, known for influencing decision-makers, and educating, connecting with, and engaging our communities.
Bridgitte is the first woman to lead the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in its 137-year history. She is committed to building a more competitive and sustainable economy while evolving the Board’s programs to foster a more diverse and inclusive region.
Her career has focused on public policy, business, and journalism. Prior to Bridgitte’s current role, she was the Vancouver General Manager for Edelman, a global public relations firm advising clients on crisis communication, media strategy, and government and stakeholder relations. Following a 20-year career in journalism, Bridgitte served as Press Secretary to BC Premier Gordon Campbell, leading communications strategy for the Premier during the 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2009 BC election.
Bridgitte is a Board Director at Invest Vancouver and holds the ICD.D designation from ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program and the IAP2 Certification in Public Participation.